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:

  In the Nigerian Constitution,the powers to create local governments lie with the

  Options:
  A) state governors
  B) National Assembly
  C) Presidency
  D) state house of assembly
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 892: ECOWAS IS Options:
  A) an international military/defence organization
  B) a regional economic organization
  C) a trans-national religious group
  D) a west african English speaking organization
  E) an international organ of the United Nation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 893: One of the organizational weaknesses of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is its inability to Options:
  A) monitor global oil consumption
  B) assist poor countries
  C) punish erring members
  D) collect membership dues promptly
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 894: The exclusion of Africans from colonial administration is associated with Options:
  A) policy of assimilation
  B) indirect rule system
  C) policy of association
  D) indignant policy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 895: The style of government in the Sokoto caliphate was Options:
  A) democratic
  B) authoritarian
  C) populist
  D) totalitarian
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 896: The Yoruba traditional system of government was Options:
  A) monarchical
  B) egalitarian
  C) republican
  D) democratic
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 897: The main constraint on Nigeria-Francophone West African cooperation is Options:
  A) cultural differences
  B) ideological differences
  C) economic differences
  D) poor road network
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 898: France introduced the policy of assimilation in her colonies primarily to Options:
  A) teach them the art of leadership
  B) give them a sound education
  C) change their way of life
  D) discourage them from ritual killings
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 899: Fundamental human rights of citizens are provided for in Options:
  A) the United Nations Charter
  B) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
  C) the OAU Charter
  D) Amnesty International Edict
  E) the constitutions of states
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  The correct answer is E .
• Question 900: The body that is responsible for the appointment discipline, promotion and dismissal of civil servants Options:
  A) Civil service commission
  B) Ministry of labour and productivity
  C) ministry of establishment
  D) bureau for police service reforms
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  The correct answer is A .