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 771: The major advantage of the principle of separation of powers is that it provides for Options:
  A) an executive premier
  B) a powerful legislature
  C) a very strong executive
  D) checks and balances
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 772: A federal system of government has the following three advantages Options:
  A) economies of scale, uniform development and political unity
  B) economies of scale, uniform development and strong army
  C) strong army, greater security and economies of scale
  D) ecnomic co-operation, uniform development and greater security
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 773: The Arthur Richards Constitution was designed to last for Options:
  A) nine years
  B) five years
  C) twelve years
  D) six years
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 774: The commission charged with the conduct of federal elections in Nigeria is Options:
  A) NEC
  B) FEDECO
  C) INEC
  D) NECON
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 775: To ensure the rights and freedom of citizens, the powers of the arms of government must be Options:
  A) fused
  B) incorporated
  C) separated
  D) rotated
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 776: Foreign Policy refers to Options:
  A) a policy made by a country when it is at war
  B) the general principles of a states international behaviour
  C) a policy made by a foreign country
  D) a policy made by a country for foreigners
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 777: Liberalism is a philosophy underlying Options:
  A) socialism
  B) capitalism
  C) Feudalism
  D) nazism
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 778: A major objective of the public Complaints Commission is Options:
  A) Training and promotion of public servants
  B) Settlement of disputes among individuals
  C) Addressing the grievances of individuals and groups
  D) Fighting corruption and indiscipline
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 779: Nationalist activities were earlier in British than in French West Africa because the Options:
  A) French West Africans were not interested in having self government
  B) British colonialists were no longer interested in governing their acquired territories
  C) French addministrative polices did not allow for poltical agitation
  D) nationalists their french counterparts
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 780: Which of the following is a unitary state? Options:
  A) Nigeria
  B) India
  C) United States of America
  D) Ghana
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  The correct answer is D .