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 461: Gerrymandering means Options:
  A) the second ballot system
  B) single transferable vote
  C) the manipulation of constituency boundaries
  D) the tyranny of the majority
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 462: Privatization and commercialization of public enterprises in Nigeria will lead to further entrenchment of Options:
  A) socialism
  B) capitalism
  C) welfarism
  D) fascism
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 463: Which of the following countries voted 'no' in the referendum conducted by france in 1958? Options:
  A) Ivory Coast
  B) Togo
  C) Cameroon
  D) Republic of Benin
  E) Guinea
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 464: Nigerians opposed the Defence Pact with Britain at independence because it Options:
  A) was forced on Nigeria, by Britian
  B) was very ambiguous
  C) was of no benefit to Nigeria
  D) offended their pride at independence
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 465: In the United States, what do they call by-election? Options:
  A) special election
  B) by polls
  C) general election
  D) recall
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 466: Government is different from other political organizations because Options:
  A) it has legitimate power over citizens
  B) its officials have fixed terms of office
  C) it can punish those who violate its rules
  D) it is made up of elected officials
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 467: An example of promotional pressure group is the Options:
  A) Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
  B) Nigerian Medical Association
  C) Civil Liberties Organisation
  D) Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 468: The process of taking part in political and public affairs can be termed political Options:
  A) participation
  B) socialization
  C) recognition
  D) culture
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 469: Which of the following is the commonest means of expressing public opinion? Options:
  A) Handbill
  B) Newspaper
  C) Radio
  D) Television
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 470: The headquarters of the Economic Commission for Africa is located in Options:
  A) Ghana
  B) Kenya
  C) Nigeria
  D) Ethiopia
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  The correct answer is D .