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 2341: Apart from discussing the draft of the 1979 constitution, what was the major pre- occupation of the constituent assembly in 1978? Options:
  A) revenue allocation
  B) sharia issue
  C) formation of political parties
  D) election of a president
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2342: Diplomatic missions among the Commonwealth member states are referred to as Options:
  A) legations
  B) high commissions
  C) embassies
  D) consulates
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2343: An electoral process in which candidates for elective offices are selected by party members is known as Options:
  A) primary election
  B) electoral college
  C) direct election
  D) preferential voting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2344: Nigerian Judiciary is headed by Options:
  A) Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
  B) Solicitor-General of the Federation
  C) Chief Justice of the Federation
  D) President, Court of Appeal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2345:

  A system of government in which a single person or a group who governs has unlimited power in a

  Options:
  A) oligarchy
  B) republican
  C) aristocracy
  D) autocracy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2346: An essential principle that guides the activities of the United Nations is Options:
  A) the regulation of international trade
  B) the protection of the United States of America against terrorism
  C) respect for the sovereign equality of member states
  D) the transfer of technology to developing countries
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2347: A non - party election occurs when Options:
  A) all candidates run as independents
  B) there are no party symbols
  C) only party candidates contest
  D) voters have no parties
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2348: 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 2349: In the pre-colonial Yoruba political system,the council of chiefs constituted the Options:
  A) legislative arm
  B) executive
  C) ombudsman
  D) judicial arm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2350: Public corporations are established to Options:
  A) reduce government spending
  B) boost government revenue
  C) improve provision of social amenities
  D) create vacancies for political appointments
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  The correct answer is C .