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 541: The main role of pressure groups is to Options:
  A) influence the legislature to make decision favourable to them
  B) inject emotion and selfish debates
  C) influence the public
  D) use all means, including bribery, to achieve their objectives
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 542:

  The non-permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations Organization (UNO) are elected for

  Options:
  A) 5-year term
  B) 4-year term
  C) 3-year term
  D) 2-year term
  E) 1-year term
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 543: 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 .
• Question 544:

  The Commonwealth of Nations was initially known as

  Options:
  A) British Commonwealth
  B) Imperial Commonwealth
  C) Commonwealth Realm
  D) League of Nations
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 545:

  The central legislature of Nigeria became bicameral in

  Options:
  A) 1960
  B) 1951
  C) 1959
  D) 1963
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 546: The British constitution, by being unwritten Options:
  A) Encourages the dominance of the Prime Minister
  B) gives room for the development of conventions
  C) makes the parliamentary system unworkable
  D) allows unquestionable parliamentary soveignty
  E) enables the queen to do no wrong
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 547: Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire? Options:
  A) Bashorun
  B) Aremo
  C) Oyomesi
  D) Alaafin
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 548: The principle of collective responsibility does not operate under the presidential system of government because Options:
  A) cabinet members are responsible people
  B) the legislative and the executive work together
  C) the executive is elected for a fixed term
  D) the judiciary will overrule the impeachment of the cabinet
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 549: In the presidential system in Nigeria the Chief Executive remains in office for Options:
  A) a period of eight years
  B) a fixed term
  C) as long as he enjoys popular support
  D) two terms
  E) a period of six years
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 550:

  The charter of the United Nations was drawn up in ________

  Options:
  A) New York
  B) San Franciso
  C) Washington DC
  D) Los Angeles
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  The correct answer is B .