Government Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Government is the study of political institutions, processes, and theories. It examines agencies, political bodies, and the workings of the state.

• Question 2021: The most effective way of monitoring public opinion is Options:
  A) by examining the questions asked by journalists
  B) by the frequency of the press releases of pressure groups
  C) by referendum
  D) through opinion poll
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2022: The principle by which both the governors and the governed are bound by the laws is called Options:
  A) constitutionalism
  B) constitutional supremacy
  C) rule by decree
  D) rule of law
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2023: An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is Options:
  A) primary election
  B) electoral college
  C) bye election
  D) general election
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2024: The act of removing an elected official by the electorate is referred to as Options:
  A) impeachment
  B) consensus
  C) plebiscite
  D) recall
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2025: In a federal system of government the centre is Options:
  A) superior to the other components
  B) inferior to the other components
  C) equal to the other components
  D) of-unlimited jurisdiction
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2026: In Nigeria, functions shared by the central and state governments include Options:
  A) external representation, education and provision of water
  B) construction of roads, defence and health
  C) control of ports, health and education
  D) education, provision of water and construction of roads
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2027: Which of the following bodies in Nigeria performs the function of an Ombudsman? Options:
  A) the Public Service Commission
  B) the National Economic Planning Commission
  C) the National Security Organisation
  D) the Public Complaints Commission
  E) the Civil Serivce Commission
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2028: In a federal system such as Nigeria the local governments are directly responsible Options:
  A) to the federal or central government
  B) to the state government
  C) to no other level of government
  D) to the federal and state governments
  E) to any level of government which can provide money for its programmes
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2029: One of the main reasons for the creation of more local government in Nigeria is to Options:
  A) make them more responsive to people's needs
  B) weaken the powers of traditional authorities
  C) make them more receptive to traditional rulers
  D) establish them as the third tier in the federal structure
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2030: The executive is mainly concerned with the Options:
  A) confirmation of appointments
  B) approval of treaties
  C) approval of budgets
  D) implementation of policies
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  The correct answer is D .