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 631: The United Nations was founded with the primary objective of Options:
  A) Terminating colonialism in the world
  B) ending the Second World War
  C) promoting world peace and security
  D) Uniting, all nations into a world federation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 632: The OAU was founded to Options:
  A) effect an immediate politicical union of African States
  B) end colonialism in Africa bt 1970
  C) promote the unity and solidarity of African states
  D) create a common market in sub-Saharan Africa
  E) prevent other regional groups from being set up in Africa
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 633: In the Presidential System of Government, the president is elected to office by Options:
  A) the Cabinet
  B) the Parliament or Legislature
  C) Military
  D) the people through direct elections
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 634:

  Colonialist arrival in Nigeria is traceable particularly to the_____

  Options:
  A) introduction of christianity
  B) annexation of the Lagos Colony
  C) emergence of economic adventurism
  D) introduction of the indirect rule policy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 635: The major strategy used by OPEC to influence oil price is by Options:
  A) determining the quality of oil to be produced at any given period
  B) influencing buyers at the international market to buy at high prices
  C) allowing member countries to produce at their discretion
  D) increasing the supply of the commodity
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 636: The ideology which states that each person is the best judge of what is in his self interest is Options:
  A) liberalism
  B) socialism
  C) fascism
  D) feudalism
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 637:

  The 1963 constitution created a list of powers exclusively reserved for the

  Options:
  A) Federal government
  B) State governments
  C) Regional governments
  D) Local governments
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 638:

  Nigeria's foreign policy is influenced by its position as a major exporter of

  Options:
  A) military equipments
  B) natural resources
  C) agricultural products
  D) technology
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 639: A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared to that of General Yakubu Gowon was the Options:
  A) inclusion of civilians as members
  B) exculsion of military governors from the council
  C) inclusion of the chief justice as a member
  D) exclusion of the Inspector General of Plice from the council
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 640: A constitution is a document Options:
  A) drafted by the Constituent Assembly
  B) which states in written form the basic laws governing a country
  C) which spells out how the president is to elected
  D) which forms the basic upon which a government rules a given state
  E) which states that the central government is superior to state governments
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  The correct answer is D .