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 2261: The 1946 constitution was remarkable because it Options:
  A) created ministerial positions in Nigeria
  B) introduced regional governments in Nigeria
  C) introduced for the first time, the elective principle
  D) brought about self- government for Nigeria
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2262: The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria was to Options:
  A) westernize Nigerians
  B) spread religion
  C) protect Nigeria from xternal attack
  D) satisfy British economic interest
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2263:

  The West African Students' Union (WASU) was formed in____________

  Options:
  A) 1925
  B) 1924
  C) 1922
  D) 1923
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2264: Under the 1963 Republican Constitution, the power of judicial review was vested in the Options:
  A) supreme court
  B) parliament
  C) president
  D) the Chief justice of the federation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2265: A law passed by the legislature and assented by the executive is Options:
  A) an act
  B) a presidential proclamation
  C) a decree
  D) a legislative order
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2266:

  The defense pact between Nigeria and Britain was canceled in the year

  Options:
  A) 1967
  B) 1960
  C) 1962
  D) 1965
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2267: A constitution is classified as unwritten because it Options:
  A) is used in Britain
  B) has no written records
  C) makes no provision for a clear-cut separation of powers
  D) does not emanate from the legislature
  E) is not contained in any one document
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 2268: Before the collapse of Nigeria's First Republic in 1966, the prime minister was both Options:
  A) the head of government and a law maker
  B) the head of state and commander in-chief of the armed forces
  C) commander in - chief of the armed forces and party leader
  D) head of state and party leader
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2269:

  On 1 October 1995, Abacha announced a three-year program for return to civilian rule. Parties were allowed to form in July 1998. Which of the following parties was not registered by the Provisional Ruling Council?

  Options:
  A) Alliance for Democracy
  B) Action Congress
  C) All People's party
  D) People's Democratic Party
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2270: An important aspect of an unwritten constitution is that it Options:
  A) is easy to understand by everbody
  B) safequards the monarchy
  C) contains customary laws and conventions
  D) is not easily ameneded
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  The correct answer is C .