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 961: In which of the following countries has the UN carried out peace-keeping operations? Options:
  A) Cyprus, Singapore and South Africa
  B) Lebanon, the Congo and Mexico
  C) Cyprus, Somalia and Yugoslavia
  D) Nigeria, Botswana and the Congo
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 962: In pre-colonial Igbo society, decisions on public issues were reached mainly through Options:
  A) the oracles
  B) consensus
  C) imposition
  D) majority votes
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 963: In a democracy,sovereign authority is exercised by the Options:
  A) legislature
  B) people
  C) executive
  D) electorate
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 964: One of the measures taken in 1988 to grant more autonomy to the local governments in Nigeria was the Options:
  A) abolition of state ministries of local government
  B) creation of post of supervisory councillors
  C) creation of post of chairmen of local governments
  D) abolition of its supervision by state government
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 965:

  A major function of the warrant chiefs was to

  Options:
  A) prevent tribal wars
  B) supervise native courts and markets
  C) stop ritual killings
  D) take charge of local administration.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 966: The Guggisberg Constitution of 1925 in Ghana Options:
  A) strengthened the authority of natural rulers
  B) weakened the authority of national rulers
  C) enhanced the status of the educated elite
  D) abolished the post of colonial governor
  E) made no provision for unfficial members in the legislative Council
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 967: Prorogation is the bringing of a session of a parliament to an end through Options:
  A) royal proclamation
  B) final reading
  C) guillotine
  D) impeachment
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 968:

  The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is_________

  Options:
  A) Ban Ki-moon
  B) Filippo Grandi
  C) Jorge Sampaio
  D) Antonio Guterres
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 969: The supreme power of a state to make and enforce laws within its jurisdiction is called Options:
  A) decolonization
  B) independence
  C) nationalism
  D) sovereighty
  E) enfranchisement
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 970: In the presidential system in Nigeria the Chief Executive remains in office for Options:
  A) a period of eight years
  B) a fixed term
  C) as long as he enjoys popular support
  D) two terms
  E) a period of six years
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  The correct answer is B .