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 31: During colonial administration,the office of the warrant chief was introduced in Options:
  A) Western Nigeria
  B) the Lagos Territory
  C) Eastern Nigeria
  D) Northern Nigeria
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 32: A democratic system of government is Options:
  A) an efficient government
  B) a mass government on behalf of the people
  C) a government that grants absolute freedom to all citizens
  D) a patriotic government
  E) a government of the people by the people and for the people
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 33: The development of a classless society is the goal of __________ Options:
  A) liberalism
  B) maxism
  C) conservatism
  D) feudalism
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 34: The appointment, promotion and discipline of civil servants is the responsibility of the Options:
  A) Civil Service Commission
  B) Public Complaints Commission
  C) Judicial Service Commission
  D) Public Service Institute of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 35: In a parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the House to vote on major issues? The Options:
  A) party leader
  B) speaker of the House
  C) clerk of the House
  D) Whip
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 36: In the pre-colonial Yoruba society, the power of the Oyo Mesi were checked by Options:
  A) Baale
  B) Ogboni
  C) Are Ona Kankafo
  D) Bashorun
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 37: Citizenship is acquired by an alien through Options:
  A) Conferment
  B) Internalization
  C) Registration
  D) Birth
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 38: It is the duty of every citizen Options:
  A) to go to school
  B) to participate in the operation feed the nation scheme
  C) to perform his civic responsibilities
  D) not to jump queues
  E) to sing the national anthem every day
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 39: 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 40: An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is Options:
  A) primary election
  B) bye election
  C) electoral college
  D) general election
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  The correct answer is A .