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 761: The 1976 Local Government Reforms has Options:
  A) reduced political corruption at the local level
  B) resulted in accelerated development in the rural areas
  C) created more authonomy for local administration
  D) reduced the political roles of traditional rulers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 762: Unicameralism is a feature of the legislature in Options:
  A) Israel
  B) the United Kingdom
  C) the United States
  D) Ghana
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 763: The system of government by the political parties in a democratic country is known as ______? Options:
  A) Party system
  B) Party structure
  C) Public opinion
  D) Political party
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 764: The major objective of the manifesto of the People's Redemption Party in the Second Republic was Options:
  A) housing for all
  B) welfare of the nation
  C) emancipation of the masses
  D) free education
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 765: The power of the courts to declare legislative enactments as unconstitutional is known as judicial Options:
  A) ruling
  B) review
  C) interpretation
  D) edict
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 766: 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 767: The United Nations is a replacement for which ineffective organisation? Options:
  A) World War II
  B) League Nations
  C) OPEC
  D) ECOWAS
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 768: The judiciary assigns clear meaning to the laws by Options:
  A) interpretation
  B) enforcement
  C) adjudication
  D) revision
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 769: Under the 1999 Constitution,the appointment of ministers and ambassadors must be ratified by the Options:
  A) National Council of States
  B) Presidency
  C) Senate
  D) House of Rpresentatives
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 770: The highest policy making body of the OAU is the Options:
  A) Economic and Social Commission
  B) Council of Ministers
  C) General Secretariat
  D) Assembly of Heads of State and Government
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  The correct answer is D .