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 2151: The new local government reforms in Nigeria Options:
  A) seek to establish uniformity in type, purpose and functions local authorities
  B) make traditional rulers more powerful than ever before
  C) are a waste of time and the federal government's money
  D) promote unity but allow for some diverity in the structure of local governments
  E) would definitely establish clean and efficient governments at the local level
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2152:

  When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the _____

  Options:
  A) Queen of England
  B) President
  C) Prime Minister
  D) Governor-General
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2153: Frarchise ensures Options:
  A) participation in public affairs
  B) classless democratic system
  C) the emergence of ideal leadership
  D) equal representation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2154:

  The judiciary checks the other arms of government through

  Options:
  A) Judicial recall
  B) Judicial precedence
  C) Judicial review
  D) Judicial oversight
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2155: 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 2156:

  The current constitution of Nigeria is based on the model of which country?

  Options:
  A) Germany
  B) United States
  C) France
  D) United Kingdom
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2157: The responsibility for admitting new members to the OPEC rests with the Options:
  A) Summit
  B) Secretariate
  C) Conference
  D) Board of Governors
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2158:

  While pressure groups aim at influencing government decisions, the primary aim of political parties is to ______

  Options:
  A) promote the welfare of their members
  B) execute particular programmes
  C) influence legislation in order to benefit their members
  D) control political power
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2159: Under the military administration, supreme court decisions are subject to review by Options:
  A) Sharia Court of Appeal
  B) no other court of law
  C) Federal Court of Appeal
  D) Judicial tribunals
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2160: One effective way by which governments ascertain public support and reactions through Options:
  A) the press
  B) social mobilization
  C) opinion leaders
  D) elections
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  The correct answer is C .