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 81: A major characteristic of a confederal state is that Options:
  A) there is supremacy of the constitution
  B) the citizens often owe allegiance to the centre
  C) political stability is usually low
  D) the centre overides the regions
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 82:

  That type of sovereignty that thrives on legitimacy is__________

  Options:
  A) external sovereignty
  B) vested on any form of government
  C) legal sovereignty
  D) within the people's mandate
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 83: Another name for delegated legislation is Options:
  A) Administrative legislation
  B) Executive legislation
  C) Subordinate legislation
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 84: During the Civil War, the major power that expressed moral support for Biafra's self-determination was Options:
  A) France
  B) China
  C) the United States
  D) Great Britain
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 85: Public opinion becomes politically relevant when it Options:
  A) criticises people in power
  B) influences the decision of government
  C) aggregates views and interests
  D) is in support of government
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 86: Who was the architect of the British rule in Nigeria? Options:
  A) George Tubman Goldie
  B) Frederick Lugard
  C) Hugh Clifford
  D) Arthur Richards
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 87: An important factor that brought about the introduction of federalism in Nigeria was the Options:
  A) existence of three regions
  B) division of powers between the fedral and state governments
  C) diversity and complexity in social and cultural patterns
  D) existence of culturl bicameral legislature
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 88: The main function of the legislature is Options:
  A) to implement law
  B) to enforce law
  C) to make law
  D) to interpret law
  E) to unllify law
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 89: A major duty of citizens is to Options:
  A) vote at elections
  B) associate freely
  C) pay taxes
  D) join political parties
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 90: The ultimate authority in a state is Options:
  A) sovereignty
  B) power
  C) influence
  D) legitimacy
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  The correct answer is A .