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 421: The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in Options:
  A) Washington,D.C
  B) Paris
  C) London
  D) The Hague
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 422: Frarchise ensures Options:
  A) participation in public affairs
  B) classless democratic system
  C) the emergence of ideal leadership
  D) equal representation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 423: The best form of government for a heterogeneous society is a Options:
  A) quasi-federal system
  B) federal system
  C) confederal system
  D) unitary system
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 424:

  In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is typically ___________.

  Options:
  A) elected directly by the people
  B) the leader of the majority party in the legislature
  C) appointed by the judiciary
  D) chosen by the head of state
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 425: Under the Independence Constitution, the head of government was the Options:
  A) Governor general
  B) President
  C) Prime minister
  D) Premier
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 426: One basic characteristic of parliamentary system of government is that the Options:
  A) upper and lower houses of the legislature have equal powers
  B) cabinet is part of the legislature
  C) prime minister is usually a member of the upper house
  D) opposition party members are also included in the cabinet
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 427: In a democracy, ultimate authority resides in the Options:
  A) Electorate
  B) People
  C) Head of state
  D) armed forces
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 428:

  Which of the following is a feature of Nigerian Federalism?

  Options:
  A) Single-party system
  B) Centralized fiscal system
  C) Autonomy of local government
  D) Strong central government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 429:

  Which of the following was a significant trade commodity in the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin?

  Options:
  A) Ivory
  B) Gold
  C) Rubber
  D) Salt
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 430: Indirect legislation can be achieved by Options:
  A) judicial interpretation and precedent
  B) passing of bills and making of decrees
  C) passing a private member's bill
  D) the two legislative chambers considering a bill
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  The correct answer is A .