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 unrestrained power of the state over its citizens is underlined by Options:
  A) sovereignty
  B) nationalism
  C) self-determination
  D) patriotism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 252: The first minority state to be created in the Nigerian federation was Options:
  A) Benue Plateau
  B) Cross River
  C) Kwara
  D) Mid-West
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 253: The Code of Conduct Bureau was established essentially to Options:
  A) ensure the independence of the public service
  B) enhance probity and accountability in public service
  C) protect the rights of public servants
  D) reduce corruption in public life
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 254: 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 255: When was the emirate system of government introduced in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Nineteenth Century
  B) Twentieth Century
  C) Eighteenth Century
  D) Seventeenth Century
  E) Sixteenth Century
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 256: Before a new member is admitted to the United Nations Organization, its application must be approved by all Options:
  A) permanent members of the security council
  B) members of the General Assembly
  C) members of the economic and social council
  D) members of the international council of justice
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 257: Opinion polls are organized to find out the Options:
  A) benefits derived by people from government
  B) people's thought about a particular government policy
  C) people's expectations from the government
  D) feelings of people about particular issues and policies
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 258: The structure of the civil service is based on Options:
  A) lateral organisation
  B) merit system
  C) patronage system
  D) hierachical organisation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 259: The component unit right to secede is that of Options:
  A) the United States
  B) Australia
  C) Brazil
  D) the Soviet Union
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 260: A tax law originates from Options:
  A) a private member's bill
  B) an education tax bill
  C) a judicial bill
  D) a public bill
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  The correct answer is D .