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 251:

  The area from which one or more members or representatives are elected in public offices is called the electoral ........

  Options:
  A) College
  B) Constituency
  C) Ward
  D) District
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 252: Which of the following people was one of the founding members of the National Congress of British West Africa? Options:
  A) Bode Thomas
  B) Osita Agwnda Savage
  C) Nwafor Orizu
  D) Dr Akiwande Savage
  E) Aminu Kano
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 253: Proportional representation favours a: Options:
  A) multi-party system
  B) three-party system
  C) two-party system
  D) one party system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 254: 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 .
• Question 255: One effective way by which governments ascertain public support and reactions through Options:
  A) the press
  B) social mobilization
  C) opinion leaders
  D) elections
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 256: The public agency now mandated to register births and deaths in Nigeria is the Options:
  A) national civil registration commission
  B) civil service commission
  C) ministry of Health
  D) national population commission
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 257: What is the name of the motion brought before the chamber asking that leave be given to bring in a bill? Options:
  A) government motion
  B) enactment
  C) approval
  D) leave
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 258: Government exercises political power on behalf of the Options:
  A) elite
  B) citizens
  C) party caucus
  D) vocal few
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 259: In international relations, countries have a right to Options:
  A) export oil
  B) create more states
  C) diplomatic immunity of their envoys
  D) own a police force
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 260: 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 .