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 741: The franchise is Options:
  A) the receipt given to tax payer
  B) an order of the court
  C) the paperwhich a voter casts at elections
  D) the right to vote
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 742: Which of the following reasons best explains why Nigeria during the first republic, could not pursue an independent foreign policy? Options:
  A) the numerous differences among the ethnic groups
  B) lack of political ideology
  C) Nigeria was a non-aligned country
  D) Nigeria's economy was dependent on the Western countries
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 743:

  A political party often with a radical viewpoint and perspective to sensitive state affairs matters is often labelled as a ___party

  Options:
  A) conservatist
  B) liberal
  C) democratic
  D) elitist
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 744: Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society? Options:
  A) The Portuguese
  B) The Germans
  C) The British
  D) The French
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 745: The sovereignty of a state is determined by Options:
  A) economic and legal aspects
  B) social and political aspects
  C) political and legal aspects
  D) economic and political aspects
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 746: Which of these factors motivated colonialism in Africa? Options:
  A) Scientific superiority
  B) Humanitarianism
  C) Economic interest
  D) Cultural superiority
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 747: The act of bringing a legislative session to an end only for business to continue later is called Options:
  A) adjournment
  B) prorogation
  C) resolution
  D) abrogation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 748: The first federal constitution in Nigeria was the Options:
  A) Lyttelton Constitution
  B) Independence Constitution
  C) Macpherson Constitution
  D) Clifford Constitution
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 749: The main goals of colonial administration in Nigeria weer the Options:
  A) industrialization and expansion of the economy
  B) education and employment of Nigerians
  C) preservation and protection of traditional heritage
  D) maintenance of law, order and exploitation of the national wealth
  E) introduction and protectional of human rights
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 750: The Arthur Richards Constitution introduced into Nigeria Options:
  A) federalism
  B) republicanism
  C) regionajism
  D) the multi-party system
  E) the office of prime minister
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  The correct answer is C .