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 2131: In the organization of British colonial rule in West Africa, which of these was the lowest level of government and administration? Options:
  A) The District Commissioner
  B) the Lieutenant Governor
  C) Chief Secretary
  D) the Provincial Commissioner
  E) the Governor
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2132: Which of the following headed the committee that recommended the suitability of Abuja as a new federal city? Options:
  A) Justice Baba Ardo
  B) Justice Atanda Fatai Williams
  C) Justice Udo Udoma
  D) Justice Akinola Aguda
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2133: Which of the following emphasizes the rule of law and human right protection? Options:
  A) constitutionalism
  B) delegated legislation
  C) decentralization
  D) centralization
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2134: A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their own selfish interests is classified as Options:
  A) a democracy
  B) a dictatorship
  C) an aristocracy
  D) a monarchy
  E) an oligarchy
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 2135: Which of the following best describes the role of the civil service? Options:
  A) promoting the interest of civil servants
  B) advising government and implementig its policies
  C) keeping records for government
  D) providing information on government and its agencies
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2136: The governor - general of Nigeria at the time of political independence was Options:
  A) Lord Frederick Lugard
  B) Sir John Macpherson
  C) Sir. Arthur Richards
  D) Sir James Robertson
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2137: Which of the following countries had a strained relationship countries had a strained relationship with Nigeria over the Angolan crisis of 1975? Options:
  A) the Soviet Union
  B) Tanzania
  C) the United States of America
  D) South Africa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2138: Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of Options:
  A) Olusegun Obasanjo
  B) Yakubu Gowon
  C) Muritala Muhammad
  D) Ibrahim Babangida
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2139: The option A4 model was used in the conduct of the Options:
  A) 1993 elections
  B) 1999 elections
  C) 2007 elections
  D) 1988 elections
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2140:

  Which of the following is an example of a public pressure group?

  Options:
  A) Red cross
  B) Amnesty International
  C) National Farmers Union
  D) Green peace
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  The correct answer is D .