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: Nigeria adopted the nineteen state structure in Options:
  A) 1966
  B) 1960
  C) 1969
  D) 1976
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 462: Nationalism in Nigeria was facilitated by Options:
  A) the actions of the veterans of the two world wars and traditional rulers
  B) the activities of Christian churches and missionaries
  C) education and urbanization
  D) rapid economic growth
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 463: One of the major features of the constitution operative in the British West African colonies during the 1920s was the Options:
  A) introduction of the elective principle
  B) removal of colonial governors by colonial legislative councils
  C) introduction of the universal adult suffrage
  D) abolition of the local governments
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 464: The appointment and dissolution of the board of directors of the public corporation fall under _______? Options:
  A) ministerial control
  B) legislative control
  C) political control
  D) judicial control
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 465: The main function of public opinion is to Options:
  A) change the policy of government
  B) provide direction for public policy
  C) support the policy of government
  D) indoctrinate the people
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 466: The most important objective of political parties is to Options:
  A) elect their spokesmen
  B) lobby the government
  C) from effective national organizations
  D) control the government
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 467: The most important function of the executive organ of government is to Options:
  A) formulate policies
  B) give assent to bills
  C) control foreign policy
  D) enforce laws
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 468: When the electorate vote for representatives who in turn vote on their behalf we say it is Options:
  A) an indirect election
  B) an unfair election
  C) a rigged election
  D) a disputed election
  E) a biased election
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 469: One argument against a multi-party system is the Options:
  A) encouragement of opposition and instability
  B) banning of interest groups
  C) inability to attract foreign assistance
  D) high cost of conducting elections.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 470: A candidate who wins election by a simple majority, must have been voted for by Options:
  A) a majority of the electorate
  B) most of the electorate
  C) a good number of the voters
  D) a majority of the voters
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  The correct answer is D .