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 61: Which of the following is NOT a unique feature of federal constitution? Options:
  A) Division of powers
  B) at least two levels of government
  C) Supremacy of the constitution
  D) Independence of the constitution
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 62: In a presidential system, the theory of separation of powers is not absolute because the president Options:
  A) can declara a state of emergency
  B) can be impeached by the court
  C) assents to bills
  D) can declare laws null and void
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 63: Which of the following statements is true about the 1963 and 1979 constitutions? Options:
  A) both had provisions for the office of the president
  B) both had provisions for the office of a constitutional presient
  C) both provided for the offices of prime minister and president
  D) both had provisions for the office of an executive president
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 64:

  The concept of the independence of the judiciary means that________

  Options:
  A) The judiciary must not attempt to meddle into legislative and executive affairs
  B) The powers of the courts can not be subjected of executive re-assessment
  C) The sanctity of the office of the Judges and Justices must be preserved without prejudice
  D) All means of legislative or executive influence on judicial decision making must be disabled
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 65: Accountability in public office means that officers shall Options:
  A) keep proper account of state finances
  B) render good account of their activities
  C) not accept bribes and gratification
  D) declare their assets periodically
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 66: Which of the following is a founding member of OPEC? Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) Indonesia
  C) Venezuela
  D) Algeria
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 67: Which of these was NOT a demand of the nationalist movements in Nigeria? Options:
  A) Promotion of Africans to senior service positions
  B) Increased Africans representation in the legislative assemblies
  C) Improved conditions of service and salaries for Africans
  D) Withdrawal of military bases from Africa
  E) Reduction of the dictatorship of colonial officers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 68: The center-piece of Nigeria's foreign policy covers only Options:
  A) Europe
  B) Africa
  C) Latin America
  D) Asia
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 69: A structure of government in which power is shared between the centre and the units is Options:
  A) confederal
  B) oligarchic
  C) unitary
  D) federalism
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 70: One of the major sources of a constitution is Options:
  A) judicial precedence
  B) political debate
  C) opinion poll
  D) executive order
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  The correct answer is A .