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: A characteristic of a fascist state is the existence of a Options:
  A) zero-party system
  B) two-party system
  C) one-party system
  D) multi-party system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 252: Under the 1963 constitution,items not listed in the exclusive and concurrent list were within the exclusive competence of the Options:
  A) Executive
  B) federal parliament
  C) regional legislatures
  D) judiciary
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 253: The Native Authority system of local administration was introduced by the British in Nigeria to Options:
  A) introduce Western education
  B) ensure the administration of justice
  C) empower traditional rulers
  D) facilitate tax collection
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 254: The Arthur Richards Constitution introduced into Nigeria Options:
  A) federalism
  B) republicanism
  C) regionajism
  D) the multi-party system
  E) the office of prime minister
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 255: The administrative headquarters of ECOWAS is in Options:
  A) Lome
  B) Cotonou
  C) Dakar
  D) Lagos
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 256: The Supreme Court, through its interpretations of the constitution, is a Options:
  A) protector of the state
  B) guardian of freedom
  C) preserver of the status quo
  D) participator in the politics of the state
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 257: One argument against a multi-party system is the Options:
  A) inability to develop the nation
  B) encouraagement of diverse opinions and opposition
  C) ability to attract foreign investment
  D) banning of pressure groups
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 258: Parastatals are established to Options:
  A) enhance enterprenual skills
  B) expand business transactions
  C) maximize government profits
  D) render social services
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 259: One of the earliest political institutions set up in the colonial period to allow for local participation in politics was the Options:
  A) Supreme Military Council
  B) Legislative Council
  C) Federal Executive Council
  D) Willink's Commission
  E) Public Service Commission
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 260: The principle of separation of powers is intimately related to Options:
  A) democratic rule
  B) the bureaucratic process
  C) the rule of law
  D) checks and balances
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  The correct answer is D .