Government questions and answers

Government Questions and Answers

Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.

91.

One of the importance of federalism is that

A.

any component part can secede at any time

B.

each state can develop at its own pace

C.

citizens cannot be taxed by both state and federal government

D.

each state can spend money allocated to it by the centre

E.

citizens can only be loyal to the state government

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

92.

Which of the following describes the term Collective Responsibility?

A.

Ministers are responsible to parliament

B.

The Prime Minister is responsible to parliament

C.

The prime Minister is accountable to the Cabinet

D.

Cabinet Ministers jointly share praises and blames

E.

Permanent Secretaries are responsible to Parliament

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

93.

Which of the following was the feature of the British colonial administration in West African between 1919 and 1946?

A.

Assimilation

B.

Association

C.

Direct rule

D.

appointment of an African chief justice

E.

Appointment of the secretary of the state for the colonies

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

94.

One of the measures contained in Nigeria's independence constitution to ensure the independence of the judiciary was the establishment of the

A.

Privy Council

B.

Judicial Service Commission

C.

Public Complaints Commission

D.

Judicial Review Commission

E.

West African Court of Appeal

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

95.

The National Council of Nigeria and the Cemeroun (NCNC) was formed in

A.

1923

B.

1925

C.

1936

D.

1944

E.

1951

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

96.

'' Egbe Omo Oduduwa'' was

A.

the first political party in Western state

B.

a political association that fought the British

C.

the first name of Action Group

D.

an association that teamed up with the NYM to fight the NCNC

E.

a cultural association that sought the unity of the Yorubas

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

97.

One major disadvantage of a two two-party system is that it

A.

does not allow citizens to participate in politics

B.

divides the country into factions

C.

creates two countries

D.

stifles public opinion

E.

eliminates pressure group

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

98.

Which of the following principal officials of the house is not an elected parliamentarian? The

A.

Leader

B.

Speaker

C.

Deputy Speaker

D.

Clerk

E.

Chief Whip

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

99.

The act of influencing legislation by persuading legislators is known as

A.

Electioneering

B.

Lobbying

C.

Gerrymandering

D.

Socialization

E.

Indoctrination

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

100.

Which of the following hinders the expression of public opinion?

A.

Absence of universities

B.

Uniformed citizenry

C.

Labour unions

D.

Presence of pressure groups

E.

Well-equipped Police force

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.