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 2281: The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are Options:
  A) Chna, UK USSR, USA and France
  B) USSR, gERMANY,Canada, India and China
  C) UK, France, USA bRAZIL and Ethiopia
  D) USA , China , Liberia USSR and Iltaly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2282:

  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 2283: Bicameral legislature exists Options:
  A) where cameramen are allowed to cover the proceedings of the legislature
  B) to prevent the concentration of power in one legislative house
  C) to provide jobs for more politicians
  D) to ensure that just laws are passed
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2284: The OAU is founded on the principle of Options:
  A) settlement of international disputes by armed struggles
  B) justifiable interference in the domestic affairs of member states
  C) soverign equality of member states
  D) equal cvontribution by member states
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2285: The headquarters of the Economic Commission for Africa is located in Options:
  A) Ghana
  B) Kenya
  C) Nigeria
  D) Ethiopia
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2286: Nigeria became a federation under the new constitution of 1954 because the constitution Options:
  A) provided for equal representation between the North and the South
  B) created the post of a prime minister
  C) provided for a division of members of parliament
  D) provided for division of functions between the centre and component units
  E) abolished te practice of nominating some members of parliament
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2287:

  The simple plurality electoral system is often criticized because _________

  Options:
  A) the ruling party may lose the election
  B) the winner may not poll an absolute majority
  C) it works against all opposition parties
  D) it is easy to rig
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2288: In a socialist economy, private accumulation of wealth is Options:
  A) prohibited
  B) regulated
  C) limited
  D) encouraged
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2289: The private ownership of the means of production is a feature of Options:
  A) capitalism
  B) socialism
  C) communalism
  D) communism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2290: The process of law-making by the legislature begins with Options:
  A) initiating a bill
  B) commencing a debate
  C) a public hearing
  D) the first hearing
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  The correct answer is A .