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 2571: France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to Options:
  A) teach them the art of leadership
  B) change their way of life
  C) give them a sound education
  D) discourage them from ritual killings
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2572: Which of the following counties has the right to vote the decision of the Security Council of the UNO? Options:
  A) Switzerland
  B) Argentina
  C) China
  D) Sweden
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2573: The goal of the theory of separation of powers is to Options:
  A) make the executive dependent on the legislative
  B) give more powers to the legislative
  C) protect individual liberty
  D) creates efficiency in the judiciary
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2574: Problems arising from population census in Nigeria are mainly caused by Options:
  A) public opinions of the people
  B) unreliable census figures
  C) political manipulation by the elite
  D) the registeration of the underaged people
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2575: The process of learning the norms and values associated with a political system is referred to as political Options:
  A) socialization
  B) indoctrination
  C) culture
  D) participation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2576: The essence of ECOWAS is to________ Options:
  A) bring political parties together
  B) foster interstate economic and political co-operation
  C) emerging political event
  D) expansion of scopes and powers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2577: One of the distinctive features of democracy is that it Options:
  A) connotes civil rule
  B) facilitates popular participation
  C) provides for a unicameral legislature
  D) is not associated with one - part system
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2578: The most important function of the executive organ of government is to Options:
  A) formulate policies
  B) give assent to bills
  C) control foreign policy
  D) enforce laws
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2579: The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is Options:
  A) political emancipation
  B) political socialization
  C) political participation
  D) political orientation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2580: Which of the following types of citizenship cannot be withdrawn? Options:
  A) Citizenship by conquest
  B) Citizenship by birth
  C) Honorary citizenship
  D) Citizenship by naturalization
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  The correct answer is B .