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 841: Separation of power is primarily a Options:
  A) means of ensuring parliamentary supremacy
  B) Restriction on the powers of the executive
  C) device to limit the powers of the executive to enhance individual freedom
  D) means of guaranteeing the independence of the judiciary
  E) means of institutionalizing opposition
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 842: The policy of assimilation was the colonial policy of the Options:
  A) French
  B) British
  C) Portuguese
  D) German
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 843: The ideology that advocates the complete control of the sources of power is Options:
  A) totalitariansim
  B) socialism
  C) liberalism
  D) democracy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 844:

  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 845: The process of learning the norms and values associated with a political system is referred to as political Options:
  A) socialization
  B) indoctrination
  C) culture
  D) participation
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 846: Which of the following headed the committee that recommended the suitability of Abuja as a new federal city? Options:
  A) Justice Baba Ardo
  B) Justice Atanda Fatai Williams
  C) Justice Udo Udoma
  D) Justice Akinola Aguda
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 847: The fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy in the 1979 Constitution do NOT include Options:
  A) democratic and social justice
  B) federal character and inequality
  C) concentration of wealth and provision of maximum welfare
  D) national integration and ethnic loyalty
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 848: Which of the following advocates equitable distribution of wealth? Options:
  A) Capitalism
  B) Aristocracy
  C) Socialism
  D) Plutocracy
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 849: The dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon is over Options:
  A) trade
  B) exploration rights
  C) territory
  D) fishing rights
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 850: Nigeria was regarded as a Frontline State because she Options:
  A) assisted liberation struggles in Southern Africa
  B) Assisted ECOMOG troops in liberia
  C) sent troops for peace keeping in Somalia
  D) sent policemen to Namibia
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  The correct answer is A .