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 2351: Which of the following is NOT a civic obligation of every Nigerian citizen? Options:
  A) Freedom of conscience and religion
  B) Obedience to laws
  C) Payment to taxes
  D) Voting by adults
  E) Respect for the national flag and anthem
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2352:

  The last measure used by the pressure groups issuing a condition to be satisfied within a stipulated time is called_______

  Options:
  A) Lobbying
  B) Ultimatum
  C) Dialogue
  D) Strike
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2353: An important function of a constitution is that it Options:
  A) provide a framework for the study of government
  B) facilities cross-fertilization of ideas of governance
  C) serves as the fountian head of authority for the execise of power
  D) promotes citizen participation in government and administration.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2354: The major objective of pressure group is to Options:
  A) change government
  B) form government
  C) influence government
  D) fund government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2355: One advantage of the unitary system over the federal system is the Options:
  A) bureaucratic nature
  B) cost effectiveness
  C) small membership
  D) ratification of appointments
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2356: Which of the following organs control the Civil Service? Options:
  A) parliament and the courts
  B) trade unions and the courts
  C) the police and parliament
  D) tribunals and interest groups
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2357: Based on its objectives, the Organization of African Unity can primarily be classified as Options:
  A) a social organization
  B) a political organization
  C) a cultural organization
  D) an economic organization
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2358: The Nigeria 1981 Revenue Allocation Act entitled the local governments to? Options:
  A) 20 percent
  B) 12 percent
  C) 31 percent
  D) 58.5 percent
  E) 10 percent
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 2359: Who was appointed by the federal government of Nigeria as the administrator of Western Region in 1962? Options:
  A) Dr MA Majekodunmi
  B) Chief Odeleye Fadahunsi
  C) Chief S.L Akintola
  D) Chief Remi Fani Kayode
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2360: The main goals of colonial administration in Nigeria weer the Options:
  A) industrialization and expansion of the economy
  B) education and employment of Nigerians
  C) preservation and protection of traditional heritage
  D) maintenance of law, order and exploitation of the national wealth
  E) introduction and protectional of human rights
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  The correct answer is D .