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: One important aspect of the Lyttleton Constitution was the Options:
  A) abolition of the regional Houses of Assembly
  B) granting of greater regional autonomy
  C) decleration that Nigeria would be independent in 1960
  D) enromous powers given to the colonial governors
  E) creation of the post of a Federal Prime Minister
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 892: Representative democrcy is characterized by Options:
  A) free elections and up-to-date register of voters
  B) promotes equality
  C) promotes the international brotherhood of man
  D) discourages opposition
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 893: Nigeria's relations with Britain was at a very low ebb under the Options:
  A) Shagari Regime
  B) Buhari Regime
  C) Gowon Regime
  D) Babangida Regime
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 894:

  The current constitution of Nigeria is based on the model of which country?

  Options:
  A) Germany
  B) United States
  C) France
  D) United Kingdom
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 895: 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 896: The Economic Commission for Africa is an agency of the Options:
  A) OAU
  B) ECOWAS
  C) OPEC
  D) UNO
  E) NATO
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 897:

  The independent National Electoral Commission has the power to prepare and maintain the register of.____

  Options:
  A) Electoral candidates
  B) Constituencies
  C) Political parties
  D) Voters
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 898:

  The National assembly is composed of how many chambers?

  Options:
  A) Two
  B) Four
  C) One
  D) Three
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 899: A landmark of the Lyttleton Constitution was Options:
  A) creation of the post of prime minister
  B) creation of a second chamber at the centre
  C) creation of the position of speaker of the House of Representatives
  D) removal of the governor general as chairman of the federal cabinet
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 900: An important aspect of an unwritten constitution is that it Options:
  A) is easy to understand by everbody
  B) safequards the monarchy
  C) contains customary laws and conventions
  D) is not easily ameneded
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  The correct answer is C .