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 641: One outstanding action for which the GOWON administration will be remembered in Nigeria's political history is the Options:
  A) organizatin of FESTAC
  B) construction of roads
  C) creation of twelve states
  D) civil service purge
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 642: The Queen of England ceased to be the head of state of Nigeria at Options:
  A) independence in October 1960
  B) the attainment of self government by the regions
  C) the adoption of the Republican Constitution in October 1963
  D) the inception of the presidential system in October 1979
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 643: The term, Chief -in- Council in Nigeria mean that, the Chief Options:
  A) is elected by the council
  B) is superior to the council
  C) cannot oppose the decision of the council
  D) is nominate by the government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 644: In local government administration ,Chief and Council implies that Options:
  A) the council operates independently of the chief authority
  B) members of the local council appoints the chief to the office
  C) all members of the local council are appointed and controlled by the chief
  D) the chief is a member of the local council but he does not exercise veto power
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 645: In the year 1911, who argued most representative system deteriorates towards an Oligarchy or Patriarchy? Options:
  A) Robert Michels
  B) Adolf Gasser
  C) Adolf Hitler
  D) Edmunde Burke
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 646: Nigeria became a federation of thirty-six state during the era of Options:
  A) Abdulsalami Abubakar
  B) Yakubu Gowon
  C) Ibrahim Babangida
  D) Sani Abacha
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 647: The political neutrality of civil servants is guaranteed by not allowing them to Options:
  A) Vote
  B) be members of any interest groups
  C) have dealings with politicians
  D) engage in partisan politics
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 648: In federal state, powers are shared Options:
  A) between the central government and local governments
  B) between the centre and other co-ordinate units of the state
  C) among the major regions of the country
  D) among the federal ministers
  E) equally among the ethnic groups in the country
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 649: One of the weakness of confederation is the Options:
  A) over-centralization of authority
  B) lack of central army
  C) tendencies towards secession
  D) absence of local independence
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 650: The first executive president of Nigeria was Options:
  A) Dr Nnmdi Azikiwe
  B) Sir Abubakar Tarawa Balewa
  C) General Yakubu Gowon
  D) Alhaji Shehu Shagari
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  The correct answer is D .