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.

101.

One of the disadvantages of an unwritten constitution is that it

A.

is handy but not readily available for all citizens

B.

is usually hidden and not common

C.

is outdated, obnoxious and difficult to understand

D.

can lead to abuse and victimization

E.

can be made to serve the interest of the rich only

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

102.

Which of the following is not a prerequisite for the adoption of the federal system of the government?

A.

size

B.

population

C.

diversity

D.

unity

E.

homogeneity

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

103.

Judiciary independence means that

A.

judges are above the law

B.

judges can do no wrong

C.

the judiciary is responsible to the people

D.

judges are not influenced in the discharge of their duties

E.

judiciary is the supreme organs of the state

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

104.

Citizenship may be changed by

A.

renunciation

B.

birth

C.

divorce

D.

conviction

E.

employment

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

105.

In a confederation, more powers reside in the

A.

component units

B.

president

C.

central government

D.

prime minister

E.

constituent assembly

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

106.

The doctrine of separation of powers is associated with

A.

Locke

B.

Max

C.

Montesquieu

D.

Hobbes

E.

Webber

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

107.

Freedom of the press helps it to

A.

be above board

B.

escape libel charges

C.

play a watchdog role

D.

educated the masses on politics

E.

be loyal to the government

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

108.

Voting at elections is one of the ways to

A.

maintain law and order

B.

help politicians

C.

be a good politician

D.

ensure a representative government

E.

avoid gerrymandering

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

109.

A good citizen must be

A.

an educated and honest tax payer

B.

ready to assist law enforcement agents

C.

wealthy and ready to save his country

D.

educated and obedient to the law

E.

educated and ready to assist the poor

Correct answer is B

Some duties of a good citizen.

  • Support and defend the Constitution.
  • Stay informed of the issues affecting your community.
  • Participate in the democratic process.
  • Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
  • Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
  • Participate in your local community.
  • Ready to assist law enforcement agents and defend the country when need arises

110.

Fascism emphasizes

A.

equality

B.

individualism

C.

nationalism

D.

collectivism

E.

totalitarianism

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.