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 821:

  ________refers to the manipulation of boundaries of constituencies in order to win more seats,

  Options:
  A) Delimitation
  B) Devolution
  C) Determination
  D) Gerrymandering
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 822: A primary objective of the privatization policy in Nigeria is Options:
  A) probity
  B) responsiveness
  C) transparency
  D) accountability
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 823: One of the organizational weaknesses of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is its inability to Options:
  A) monitor global oil consumption
  B) assist poor countries
  C) punish erring members
  D) collect membership dues promptly
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 824:

  A characteristic feature of communism is __________

  Options:
  A) Free enterprise
  B) liberal democracy
  C) dictatorship
  D) multi-party system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 825:

  The judiciary checks the other arms of government through

  Options:
  A) Judicial recall
  B) Judicial precedence
  C) Judicial review
  D) Judicial oversight
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 826: In a feudal system, the two major classes are the serfs and the Options:
  A) masses
  B) vassals
  C) lords
  D) elite
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 827: A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is Options:
  A) membership drive
  B) the objective
  C) the voting pattern
  D) idealogy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 828: Rule by the old people is known as Options:
  A) Monarchy
  B) Gerontocracy
  C) Feudalism
  D) Theocracy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 829: The power of appointing the chairman of the independent National Electoral commission is vested in the Options:
  A) President
  B) Senate
  C) Judicial council
  D) Council of state
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 830: Nigeria hosted the Commonwealth conference which eventually led to the independence of Options:
  A) Mozambique
  B) Malawi
  C) Namibia
  D) Zimbabwe
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  The correct answer is D .