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 51: The most distinguishing characteristic of the state is Options:
  A) government
  B) population
  C) territory
  D) sovereighty
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 52: An important aspect of an unwritten constitution is that it Options:
  A) is easy to understand to everybody
  B) safeguards the monarchy
  C) contains customary laws and conventions
  D) is not easily amended
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 53:

  Which of the following is a function of the Public ComplaintsCommission?

  Options:
  A) Managing public transportation
  B) Enforcing criminal laws
  C) Conducting investigations and enquiries
  D) Implementing foreign policies
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 54: The highest organ of the state during the Babangida Regime was the Options:
  A) Provisional Ruling Council
  B) Supreme Military Council
  C) Armed Forces Ruling Council
  D) Federal Executive Council
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 55:

  The second ballot is based on the principle that a successful candidate must obtain

  Options:
  A) absolute majority
  B) simple majority
  C) forty percent of the votes
  D) fifty percent of the votes
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 56: The primary function of the Economic and social council of the UN is to Options:
  A) improve thw social relationship between the USA and the Soviet Union
  B) maintain world peace and security
  C) assist in the development of member states
  D) lift customs barriers betwen petroleum producing and non-petroleum producing countries
  E) encourage trade between Third World and European countries
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 57: Which of the following is NOT usually associated with the activities of political parties? Options:
  A) providing political education
  B) selecting and supporting candidates for public office
  C) forming the government
  D) controlling the judiciary
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 58: when a bill passed by the legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle Options:
  A) probity and accountability
  B) separation of powers
  C) collective responsibility
  D) checks and balances.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 59: Liberalism is a philosophy underlying Options:
  A) socialism
  B) capitalism
  C) Feudalism
  D) nazism
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 60: Under the independence Constitution of Nigeria, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was Options:
  A) Head of state
  B) Governor General
  C) Prime Minister
  D) Lieutenant Governor
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  The correct answer is B .