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 2241: The Nigeria National Democratic Party (NNDP)of the pre-independence era Options:
  A) dominated the political scene in lagos
  B) was formed to replace the Action Group as the ruling party in the Western Region
  C) had branches all over the country
  D) was warmly supported by traditional rulers
  E) was not opposed to indirect Rule
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2242: The greatest achievement of nationalist movements in Africa is the Options:
  A) unity of Africa States
  B) love and peace among Africa States
  C) sovereignty of most African State
  D) economic independence of African State
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2243: In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as Options:
  A) Oyo Mesi
  B) Bales
  C) Obas
  D) Ogboni
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2244: The system of Indirect Rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria Primary because Options:
  A) of the fragmented political structure
  B) the Chiefs refused to co-operate with colonial officers
  C) of the high incidence of taxation
  D) the colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people
  E) of the forced labour
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2245: Universal Adult Suffrage means all Options:
  A) adult citizens canvote
  B) citizens can vote
  C) qualified citizens can vote
  D) literate citizens can vote
  E) males can vote
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2246: Which of the following defines a constitution? Options:
  A) Any written legal document
  B) Basic laws for the conduct of modern government
  C) Rules adopted in legislative proceedings
  D) The doctrine that limits the powers of government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2247:

  During the cold war, Nigeria's foreign policy was characterized by

  Options:
  A) alignment with the United States
  B) Neutrality and non-alignment
  C) Pursuit of colonial interest
  D) alignment with the Soviet Union
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2248: The main attributes of a state are Options:
  A) government, the police and the armed forces
  B) population, territory, government and sovereignty
  C) federal state and local governments
  D) the press, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2249: Which of the following functions is performed by both political parties and pressure groups? Options:
  A) Contesting elections
  B) Interest articulation
  C) formal opposition to government
  D) working for the interests of their members
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2250: Unicameral legislature is often criticized for Options:
  A) restricting the scope of participation
  B) cheapening the opportunity for participation
  C) condoning the participation of traditional rulers
  D) Narrowing participation to the military
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  The correct answer is A .