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 601: A constitution is classified as unwritten when it Options:
  A) does not emanate from the legislature
  B) provides for separation of powers
  C) originates from Britain
  D) is not contained in any single document
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 602: In the history of Nigeria 1914 was the Options:
  A) year of British established their rule over Nigeria
  B) beginning of the First World War
  C) year Lugard effected the amalgamation of Nigeria
  D) year of the first election into the legislative council
  E) year the railway system was completed
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 603: The major objective of the manifesto of the People's Redemption Party in the Second Republic was Options:
  A) housing for all
  B) welfare of the nation
  C) emancipation of the masses
  D) free education
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 604: A non - party election occurs when Options:
  A) all candidates run as independents
  B) there are no party symbols
  C) only party candidates contest
  D) voters have no parties
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 605: Private ownership of the means of production is central to Options:
  A) fascism
  B) feudalism
  C) capitalism
  D) communism
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 606:

  Which constitution established the Public Service Commission?

  Options:
  A) The 1963 constitution
  B) The 1979 constitution
  C) The 1999 constitution
  D) The 1989 constitution
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 607: The right of citizens to participate in the affairs of government of their country is called Options:
  A) economic right
  B) civil right
  C) political right
  D) social right
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 608:

  Which of the following was a significant trade commodity in the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin?

  Options:
  A) Ivory
  B) Gold
  C) Rubber
  D) Salt
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 609: The main source of financing local government in Nigeria is Options:
  A) internal revenue generation
  B) statutory revenue allocation
  C) special state grants
  D) grants-in-aid
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 610: Local government in Nigeria receive the bulk of their finiacial resources from Options:
  A) the state government
  B) the federal government
  C) rates and taxes
  D) local investment projects
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  The correct answer is B .