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 891: 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 .
• Question 892: A legal document yet to be enacted into law but it still under debate in the legislature is known as Options:
  A) an edict
  B) a decree
  C) a white paper
  D) a bill
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 893: when a bill passed by the legislature is vetoed by the executive, the action underscores the principle Options:
  A) probity and accountability
  B) separation of powers
  C) collective responsibility
  D) checks and balances.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 894:

  Acceleration of the independence movements in the British West African Colonies was essentially because of the________

  Options:
  A) posture of the British Governor Generals
  B) influence of the christianity ideology
  C) tolerance for political participation and demonstration through political parties
  D) speedy grant of independence in the French Colonies
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 895: The act of removing an elected official by the electorate is referred to as Options:
  A) impeachment
  B) consensus
  C) recall
  D) plebiscite
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 896: Which constitution was created to legislate for the Lagos Colony and the Southern Provinces? Options:
  A) The Richard Constitution
  B) The Clifford Constitution
  C) The Lyttleton Constitution
  D) The Macpherson Constitution
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 897: Federalism is a constitutional arrangement in which Options:
  A) the national and regional governments derive their power from the constitution
  B) the national government acts only through the regional governments
  C) regional and local authorities exist at the pleasure of national government
  D) the national government does not reach individual citizens directly
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 898: The first executive president of Nigeria was Options:
  A) Dr Nnmdi Azikiwe
  B) Sir Abubakar Tarawa Balewa
  C) General Yakubu Gowon
  D) Alhaji Shehu Shagari
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 899: 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 .
• Question 900:

  Financial allocation to local governments by the federal or the state government to supplementthe cost of a project is called_____

  Options:
  A) Revenue allocation
  B) Reimbursement
  C) Statutory allocation
  D) Matching grant
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  The correct answer is D .