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 471: 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 472: The principle of separation of powers is intimately related to Options:
  A) democratic rule
  B) the bureaucratic process
  C) the rule of law
  D) checks and balances
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 473: The President of Nigeria Options:
  A) has a tenure of seven years
  B) has to be elected every four years
  C) has a tenure of five years
  D) cannot seek re-election
  E) is elected for life
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 474: Which of the following counties has the right to vote the decision of the Security Council of the UNO? Options:
  A) Switzerland
  B) Argentina
  C) China
  D) Sweden
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 475: Islam was introduced in Northern Nigeria Options:
  A) before the 13th century
  B) in the 17th century
  C) after the Jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio
  D) by the British in the early 20th century
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 476: A disadvantage of the one - party system is that it Options:
  A) makes accountability difficult
  B) negate freedom of association
  C) emphasizes political differences
  D) delays decision - making
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 477: Before a new member is admitted to the United Nations Organization, its application must be approved by all Options:
  A) permanent members of the security council
  B) members of the General Assembly
  C) members of the economic and social council
  D) members of the international council of justice
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 478: The colonial administration in Nigeria was Options:
  A) authoritarian
  B) Democratic
  C) Development oriented
  D) dominated by Nigerians
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 479: Privatization of public corporations in Nigeria implies Options:
  A) Government diverstment from the companies
  B) the public take - over of companies
  C) the autonomy of government companies
  D) the commercialization of public corporations
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 480: Nigeria's relations with African countries are underscored by its policy of Options:
  A) non - alignment
  B) afrocentrism
  C) political diplomacy
  D) peaceful co-existence
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  The correct answer is D .