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 391: In simple plurality electoral system, the winner receives Options:
  A) more than half of the votes cast
  B) overwhelming majority of all votes cast
  C) more votes than those for all other candidates combined
  D) the highest vote cast in favour of any candidate
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 392: The principle of anonymity of civil servants means that they Options:
  A) have a career
  B) are not the servants of a particular government
  C) are trained for the duties they perform
  D) are not credited or blamed for anything they do
  E) are entitled to pension and gratuity when they retire
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 393: The application of the rule of law may be constrained by Options:
  A) securing the tenure of office of juges
  B) insulating judges from partisan politics
  C) employing men of proven integrity as judges
  D) invoking emergency powers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 394:

  The process of pressure groups trying to influence legislation is known as

  Options:
  A) ultimatum
  B) dialogue
  C) strike
  D) lobbying
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 395: The dominant idea behind the establishment of the Organization of African Unity is Options:
  A) that Africa must unite
  B) to show the world that Africa can also do what Latin American and Asian countries have done
  C) to provide a framework and opportunities for co-operation on common African problems
  D) to promote economic development of Africa
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 396: Authority refers to the Options:
  A) might to secure compliance from others within a given social setting
  B) power to exerice might over others behaviour
  C) mandate to exercise power over others
  D) Ability to compel others to act in a particular way
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 397: OPEC has strong influence with the__________ Options:
  A) IMF
  B) EU
  C) ADB
  D) AU
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 398: Laws made by state governments are known as Options:
  A) bye laws
  B) decrees
  C) edicts
  D) acts
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 399:

  Opinion sampling maybe necessary for the following reasons except________

  Options:
  A) for aggregating popular thinking and standpoint on a subject matter
  B) for preparing public expenditure
  C) to evaluate the political strength of a political party
  D) to inspire public reasoning on population census
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 400: Which of the following is a function of the local government in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Collection of radio and television licence fees
  B) Collection of company tax
  C) Appointment of customary court judges
  D) Appointment of traditional rulers
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  The correct answer is A .