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 361: In a federal system of government the centre is Options:
  A) superior to the other components
  B) inferior to the other components
  C) equal to the other components
  D) of-unlimited jurisdiction
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 362: Presidentialism in local government administration in understood to mean Options:
  A) the abolition of the role of trditional rulers as chairmen
  B) local government chief executives to be known as presidents
  C) chairmen of local governments to serve as accounting officers
  D) the phasing out of the post of councillors
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 363: The major factor militating against the efficient operation of electoral commissions in Nigeria is Options:
  A) Inadequate public support
  B) Population size
  C) Inadequate skilled manpower
  D) Excessive political interference
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 364: One major constraint on the smooth operation of federalism in Nigeria is the Options:
  A) tack of an acceptable revenue allocation formula
  B) inability to conduct a successful census
  C) high cost of administration
  D) frequent change of government
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 365:

  Which of the following is a function of the Public ComplaintsCommission?

  Options:
  A) Managing public transportation
  B) Enforcing criminal laws
  C) Conducting investigations and enquiries
  D) Implementing foreign policies
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 366: A society that is politically organized under a government is called a Options:
  A) sovereign state
  B) community
  C) national state
  D) polity
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 367: Which of the following defines a constitution? Options:
  A) Any written legal document
  B) Basic laws for the conduct of modern government
  C) Rules adopted in legislative proceedings
  D) The doctrine that limits the powers of government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 368:

  One of the duties of the legislature is to_______

  Options:
  A) Exercise oversight
  B) Implement law
  C) Promulgate decrees
  D) Adjudicate disputes
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 369: As a component of the state,the civil service is important because it ensures Options:
  A) gender equality
  B) continuity in governance
  C) effective cost-benefit analysis
  D) equality among professions
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 370: The charter establishing the AU was signed in Options:
  A) Togo
  B) Libya
  C) South Africa
  D) Ethiopia
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  The correct answer is D .