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 721: Under whose regime were Akwa Ibom and Katsina States created? Options:
  A) Gen Murtala Muhammed
  B) Gen Ibrahim Babangida
  C) Gen Sani Abacha
  D) Gen Yakubu Gowon
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 722: Which of these international organization which the predecessor of the United Nations? Options:
  A) the European Economic Community
  B) the Organisation of American States
  C) the League of Nations
  D) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 723: A major contentious issue confronting the Nigerian Federalism is Options:
  A) poverty
  B) health care delivery
  C) education
  D) revenue allocation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 724: If the central government has less powers than the component units, the constitution is said to be Options:
  A) federal
  B) unitary
  C) confederal
  D) unwritten
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 725: The primary aim of pressure groups is to Options:
  A) Attract people's attention
  B) protects the interest of members
  C) captured political power
  D) fight corrupt officials
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 726:

  On 1 October 1995, Abacha announced a three-year program for return to civilian rule. Parties were allowed to form in July 1998. Which of the following parties was not registered by the Provisional Ruling Council?

  Options:
  A) Alliance for Democracy
  B) Action Congress
  C) All People's party
  D) People's Democratic Party
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 727: An electoral process in which candidates for elective offices are selected by party members is known as Options:
  A) primary election
  B) electoral college
  C) direct election
  D) preferential voting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 728:

  According to Lewis Samuel, 'is identified with pure conquest and unequivocal exploitation...'

  Options:
  A) Neo colonialism
  B) Progressive Imperialism
  C) Regressive Imperialism
  D) Colonialism
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 729: Attempts to influence legislation by persuading legislators are known a Options:
  A) socialization
  B) gerrymandering
  C) lobbying
  D) electioneering
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 730:

  Which of the following is a concurrent power in the Nigerian federal system?

  Options:
  A) Currency and coinage
  B) Education and Healthcare
  C) Foreign affairs and international relations
  D) Defense and National security
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  The correct answer is B .