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 dominant two -party system is operated in Options:
  A) the United kingdom and United States
  B) India and Pakistan
  C) France and Germany
  D) South African and Senegal
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 82: An electoral system in which parties are assigned seats in the parliament commensurate to the number of votes polled is Options:
  A) Absolute majority
  B) Simple majority
  C) proporational representation
  D) indirect election
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 83: The principle by which both the governors and the governed are bound by the laws is called Options:
  A) constitutionalism
  B) constitutional supremacy
  C) rule by decree
  D) rule of law
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 84:

  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 85: The military administration that attempted to tackle the problem of inefficiency in the public sector by mass retirement of public officers was the Options:
  A) Gowon administration
  B) Murtala administration
  C) Obasanjo administration
  D) Buhari administration
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 86: Pressure groups harmonize different individual concerns through Options:
  A) interest formulation
  B) interest manipulation
  C) interest mobilisation
  D) interest aggregation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 87:

  The Judicial Service Commission is vested with the power to recommendsuitable persons for appointment of the _____

  Options:
  A) National Judicıal Council
  B) President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
  C) Presıdent of the Senate
  D) Chief Justice of Nigeria
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 88: The principle that advocates strict adherence to the fundamental laws of a country is Options:
  A) constitutionalism
  B) individual responsibility
  C) absolutism
  D) collective responsibility
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 89: The application of the rule of law can be hindered by Options:
  A) independence of the judiciary
  B) irresponsible press
  C) unequal distribution of wealth
  D) free access to education
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 90: Which of the following best defines democracy? Options:
  A) Government based on virtuous principles and laws
  B) government based on the spirit and letter of the constitution
  C) government based on the free consent of the governed
  D) government which recognizes and respects human rights as enshrined in the constitution
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  The correct answer is C .