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 2141: Law making under military regimes is done through Options:
  A) delegated legislation
  B) administrative enactments
  C) the promulgation of decrees
  D) the ministry of justice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2142: The idea of making the civil service permanent, neutral and anonymous is to Options:
  A) enhance efficiency in administration
  B) ensure loyalty and support
  C) prevent opposition to government
  D) make civil servants a founctional elite.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2143: 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 2144: Judges of the World Court are appointed to serve for Options:
  A) five years
  B) ten years
  C) four years
  D) nine years
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2145: In the monarchical system of government, sovereignty is vested in the Options:
  A) people
  B) royalty
  C) legislature
  D) military
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2146: In the presidential system of government, the president is Options:
  A) elected only through the electoral college
  B) empowered to dissolve the legislature
  C) head of state and head of government
  D) vested with absolute powers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2147: In a cabinet system, the executive is appointed from the Options:
  A) Legislature
  B) Oppointed from
  C) Upper house
  D) Weaker party in the coalition
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2148: The process of depriving person of the right of voting is called Options:
  A) Enfranchisement
  B) Disqualification
  C) Dismissal
  D) Prohibition
  E) Disenfranchisement
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 2149:

  Which of the following is a limitation of pressure groups?

  Options:
  A) They only represent the interests of the wealthy.
  B) They have no influence on the government policies
  C) They may prioritize their own interests over the public interest
  D) They often resort to violent tactics
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2150: The President of Nigeria Options:
  A) has a tenure of seven years
  B) has to be elected every four years
  C) has a tenure of five years
  D) cannot seek re-election
  E) is elected for life
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  The correct answer is B .