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 951: One of the foremost theorists of federalism was Options:
  A) Baron de Montesquieu
  B) Karl Marx
  C) K.C. Wheare
  D) A.V. Dicey
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 952: Which of the following factors was not responsible for the military intervention in Nigerian politics in 1966? Options:
  A) Willingness of politicians to relinquish power
  B) the Western Regional election of 1965
  C) The federal election of 1964
  D) Ethnic politics and lawlessness
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 953: The type of party system in practice is defined by the Options:
  A) relationship between the parties and electorate
  B) structure of the political parties
  C) manner in which the parties operate
  D) number of political parties in a country
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 954: What is the major distinguishing characteristic between flexible and rigid constitutions? Options:
  A) manner of documentation
  B) one is unwritten
  C) amendment procedure
  D) degree of legality
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 955: The commitee that scrutinizes budget proposals in the legislature is the Options:
  A) Rules and Business Committee
  B) Public Accounts Committee
  C) Finance Committee
  D) Appropriation Committee
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 956: The application of the rule of law may be constrained by Options:
  A) securing the tenure of office of juges
  B) insulating judges from partisan politics
  C) employing men of proven integrity as judges
  D) invoking emergency powers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 957: The administration of the capital of the emirate under the pre-colonial Hausa Fulani political system was entrusted to the Options:
  A) galadima
  B) waziri
  C) saekin fada
  D) sarkin pawa
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 958:

  Which of the following is a feature of Nigerian Federalism?

  Options:
  A) Single-party system
  B) Centralized fiscal system
  C) Autonomy of local government
  D) Strong central government
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 959:

  Which Nigerian leader advocated for the New Partnership for Africa's Development(NEPAD)?

  Options:
  A) Olusegun Obasanjo
  B) Yakubu Gowon
  C) Muhammadu Buhari
  D) Shehu Shagari
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 960: One of the major functions of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is Options:
  A) organizing international conference
  B) appointing staff of the Secretariate
  C) appointing the Executive Secretary
  D) preparing the bugdet of the Community
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  The correct answer is C .