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 2501: In federal state, powers are shared Options:
  A) between the central government and local governments
  B) between the centre and other co-ordinate units of the state
  C) among the major regions of the country
  D) among the federal ministers
  E) equally among the ethnic groups in the country
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2502: A political entity that possesses independence is a Options:
  A) community
  B) nation
  C) society
  D) state
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2503: During the period 1960, Nigeria was governed under the Options:
  A) presidential system of government
  B) Westminster system of government
  C) Confederal system of government
  D) unitary system of government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2504: By establishing public corporations governments are trying to Options:
  A) eliminate private enterprises
  B) compete with private enterprise
  C) render crucial services to the public in areas which the civll service cannot effectively handle
  D) make quick profit at the expense of the people
  E) B and D
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2505:

  The most recent target plans and agenda of the United Nations are known as the______

  Options:
  A) Resolution 2020
  B) Millenium Development Goals
  C) Agenda 2063
  D) Sustainable Development Goals
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2506: Occupational pressure groups pursue their objectives mainly by Options:
  A) issuing ultimatums and embarking on strikes
  B) alienating the government
  C) embarking on guerrilla warfare
  D) contesting elections
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2507: Constitutionalism refers to the Options:
  A) process of operating a constitution
  B) process of drafting a constitution
  C) adherence to a constitution
  D) amendment of an existing constitution
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2508: A country is said to operate an unwritten constitution if the Options:
  A) constitution is not contained in a single document
  B) constitution cannot be written down
  C) existing constitution can be suspended at will
  D) country is not having a printed constitution
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2509: The greatest criticism of the Security Council of the UNO is that it Options:
  A) has no standing army
  B) is not representative enough
  C) undermines the General Assembly
  D) has exclusive veto power
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2510: A common means of influencing public opinion is Options:
  A) Public policy-making
  B) legislation
  C) propaganda
  D) lobbying
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  The correct answer is C .