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 2171: France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to Options:
  A) teach them the art of leadership
  B) give them a sound education
  C) change their way of life
  D) discourage them from ritual killings
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2172: Enfranchisement describes the process of Options:
  A) allowing eligible persons the right to vote
  B) allowing special categories of persons to contest elections
  C) allowing all women the right to vote
  D) the actual act of voting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2173:

  The constitutional amendment process in Nigeria requires the approval of

  Options:
  A) The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC)
  B) The National Assembly
  C) The President
  D) The Supreme Court
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2174: An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is Options:
  A) primary election
  B) bye election
  C) electoral college
  D) general election
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2175: The presidential system of government was introduced in Nigeria with the Constitution of Options:
  A) 1989
  B) 1999
  C) 1960
  D) 1979
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2176: A constitution that is difficult to amend is Options:
  A) Rigid
  B) Written
  C) Unwritten
  D) Flexible
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2177: A major difference between a pressure group and a political party is that whereas the latter aims at winning power the former__________? Options:
  A) execute government policies
  B) aims at winning election
  C) influencing government policies
  D) nominates potential leaders for government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2178: The first country in West Africa to become independent was Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) Guinea Bissau
  C) Ghana
  D) Benin
  E) Republic of Guinea
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2179: A major contentious issue confronting the Nigerian Federalism is Options:
  A) poverty
  B) health care delivery
  C) education
  D) revenue allocation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2180: The Willink Commission was set up to Options:
  A) solve boundary problems
  B) review revenue allocation formula
  C) examine issues relating to the welfare of groups
  D) draw up a new constitution
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  The correct answer is C .