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 2061: Coalition government arises when Options:
  A) one of the parties has a majority in parliament
  B) no party has a majority in parliament
  C) two or more parties co - operate to pass a bill in parliament
  D) the ruling party is defeated in parliament
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2062:

  Professor lbrahim Gambari was the SpecialAssistant to the United Nations Secretary General on____________

  Options:
  A) Security matters
  B) African affairs
  C) Political and social matters
  D) The Economic Commission of Africa.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2063: Lagos was first amalgamated with the Western Region as a result of the Options:
  A) Clifford Constitution 1922
  B) Richard Constitution 1946
  C) Macpherson Constitution 1951
  D) Lyttleton Constitution 1954
  E) Independence Constitution 1960
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2064: Which of the following is a founding member of OPEC? Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) Indonesia
  C) Venezuela
  D) Algeria
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2065: Nationalist movements in West Africa Options:
  A) began earlier in the French colonies than in the British ones
  B) were given all necessary support by the colonial governors who were liberal at heart
  C) were assisted by indigenous individuals educated in Europe and North America
  D) were in fact encouraged and later led by traditional rulers who had the much needed foresight and courage
  E) were parochial and did not really influence one another
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2066:

  The last measure used by the pressure groups issuing a condition to be satisfied within a stipulated time is called_______

  Options:
  A) Lobbying
  B) Ultimatum
  C) Dialogue
  D) Strike
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2067: The presidential system differs from the parliamentary system of government in that Options:
  A) The principle of collective responsibility applies
  B) Executive and legislative powers are fused
  C) Powers of the three arms of government are merged
  D) The tenure of office of the president is limited
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2068:

  Nigeria's bicameral legislature featuring the House of Senate and House of Representatives is similar to ?

  Options:
  A) UK
  B) New Zealand
  C) China
  D) USA
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2069: Government by the best citizens is referred to as Options:
  A) aristocracy
  B) democracy
  C) oligarchy
  D) plutocracy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2070: The method used to determine the possible outcome of an electoral contest is Options:
  A) press review
  B) plebiscite
  C) opinion poll
  D) referendum
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  The correct answer is C .