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 311: The pre-colonial Igbo political system was largely Options:
  A) republican
  B) dictatorial
  C) monarchial
  D) authoritarian
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 312: The emirate system of administration can be likened to Options:
  A) confederal system of government
  B) unitary system of government
  C) federal system of government
  D) constitutional monarchy
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 313:

  The Oputa panel was established in Nigeria to

  Options:
  A) monitor military spending
  B) Facilitate arms trades regulations
  C) investigate human rights abuses during the military rule
  D) promote military intervention in politics
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 314: The act of bringing a legislative session to an end only for business to continue later is called Options:
  A) adjournment
  B) prorogation
  C) resolution
  D) abrogation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 315: The Independent National Electoral Commission has the power to prepare and maintain the register of Options:
  A) Political parties
  B) Constituencies
  C) Voters
  D) Electoral candidates.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 316: The legislature in every state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is called the Options:
  A) State National Assembly
  B) State Legislative Council
  C) State Traditional Council
  D) House of Assembly
  E) State House of Representatives
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 317: Which of the following is NOT usually associated with the activities of political parties? Options:
  A) providing political education
  B) selecting and supporting candidates for public office
  C) forming the government
  D) controlling the judiciary
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 318: Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society? Options:
  A) The Portuguese
  B) The Germans
  C) The British
  D) The French
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 319: The presidential system of government ensures Options:
  A) democratic rule more than other systems
  B) the sharing of executive power with the legislature
  C) the concentration of power in the chief executive
  D) the decentralization of executive power
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 320: A major way of maintaining confidence in the electoral process is by ensuring that Options:
  A) electoral officers are regularly trained
  B) elections are conducted in a free and fair atmosphere
  C) unlimited franchise is made available
  D) elections are conducted as and when due
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  The correct answer is B .