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 281:

  Which constitutional amendment introduced the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria?

  Options:
  A) Sixth Amendment
  B) Fourth Amendment
  C) Fifth Amendment
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 282: Under the 1999 Constitution, the power to declare war is vested in the Options:
  A) National Security Council
  B) legislature
  C) executive
  D) National Council of States
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 283: The principle objective of British colonial policy in Nigeria was to Options:
  A) lay a solid fundation for Nigerian independence
  B) help build a virile Nigerian economy
  C) promote missionary activities
  D) exploit and expropriate Nigerian resources for Bristh interests
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 284: Political socialization is associated with Options:
  A) Military take over of civilian government
  B) The transmission of political values
  C) Political transition
  D) Free choice of party programmes
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 285: An example of promotional pressure group is the Options:
  A) Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
  B) Nigerian Medical Association
  C) Civil Liberties Organisation
  D) Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 286: The first successful disengagement of the military from politics in Nigeria was carried out by the government of Options:
  A) Abdusalami Abubakar
  B) Murtala/Obasanjo
  C) Buhari/Idiagbon
  D) Ibrahim Babangida
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 287: Which of the following countries is closely associated with the development of Ajaokuta Steel Project? Options:
  A) U S A
  B) Germany
  C) India
  D) Russia
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 288: The abolition of the state ministries of local governments in 1989 entails that local governments Options:
  A) are equal to the states
  B) have more control over their funds
  C) no longer have anything to do with state governments
  D) are no longer surbodinates to state governments
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 289: The African leader mostly credited for spearheading the formation of the African Union is Options:
  A) Muammar Ghaddafi
  B) Abdelaziz Bouteflika
  C) Abdoulaye Wade
  D) Thabo Mbeki
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 290: Ceremonial and executive powers are fused in the Options:
  A) parliamentary system of government
  B) presidential system of government
  C) federal system of government
  D) unitary system of government
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  The correct answer is A .