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 2581: Nigeria's non-aligned policy means that she Options:
  A) not take sides in international issues based on idealogical considerations
  B) have nothing to do with the super powers
  C) avoid having any dealing with any country with ideological leanings
  D) relate only with member countries of the non - aligned movement
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2582: ECOWAS IS Options:
  A) an international military/defence organization
  B) a regional economic organization
  C) a trans-national religious group
  D) a west african English speaking organization
  E) an international organ of the United Nation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2583: In Nigeria, the highest court for muslims is the Options:
  A) Alkali Court
  B) Sharia Court of Appeal
  C) Supreme Court
  D) Upper Area Court
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2584:

  Which of the following is a right associated with citizenship?

  Options:
  A) Right to education
  B) Right to vote
  C) Right to privacy
  D) Right to property
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2585: Military disengagement from politics is always preceded by Options:
  A) the retirement of military personnel
  B) the making of a new constitution
  C) an increase in workers' salaries
  D) the establishment of more universities
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2586: A major feature of the pre-colonial Igbo political system was that___________ Options:
  A) it was autocratic
  B) it was based on customs and traditions
  C) it was theocratic
  D) power was effectively decentralized
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2587: One major disadvantage of public opinion is that Options:
  A) the critics of government policies are always harassed
  B) a vocal minority claims to represent the majority
  C) gossip and rumours thrive
  D) leaders are unnecessarily criticized
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2588: Fascism originated from Options:
  A) China
  B) Greece
  C) Germany
  D) Italy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2589: A major difference between a pressure group and a political party is that whereas the latter aims at winning power the former__________? Options:
  A) execute government policies
  B) aims at winning election
  C) influencing government policies
  D) nominates potential leaders for government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2590: A vote taken by the citizenry on an important political issue is a Options:
  A) recall
  B) general election
  C) bye-election
  D) referendum
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  The correct answer is D .