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.

111.

Which of the following is not a function of the executive arm of government?

A.

Interpretation of law

B.

Preparation of budget

C.

Appointment of top government functionaries

D.

Enforcement of law

E.

Formulation of policy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

112.

The right to direct and command people is

A.

authority

B.

power

C.

legality

D.

legitimacy

E.

obedience

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

113.

Which of the following is not a means by which government maintains law and order?

A.

Law Making

B.

Maintenance of police and other security personnel

C.

Provision of socio-economic services

D.

Establishment of provisional associations

E.

Effective communication network

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

114.

The dissolution of parliament is generally followed by a

A.

general election

B.

resolution

C.

referendum

D.

bye election

E.

plebiscite

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

115.

Prior to 1991, veto power was exercised in the United Nations Security Council by

A.

France, Germany, the Soviet Union, Italy and Japan

B.

Japan, the United State, Italy, Germany and France

C.

the Soviet Union, People's Republic of China , Great Britian, France and the United States

D.

Italy the United States, the Soviet Union, Germany and France

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

116.

Financial contributions to the liberation movements in Southern Africa by African governments were channelled through the

A.

EGA

B.

ECOWAS

C.

OAU

D.

UNO

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

117.

An agency of the United Nations which specializes in the welfare of children is the

A.

WHO

B.

UNESCO

C.

UNICEF

D.

UNDP

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

118.

Who was the first Nigerian to be appointed President of the International Court of Justice at the Hague?

A.

Justice Teslirn Elias

B.

Justice Bola Ajibola

C.

Justice Daddy Onyeama

D.

Justice Danley Alexander

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

119.

To Which of these bodies did Nigeria belong before the formation of the OAU in 1963?

A.

Casablanca Group

B.

Monrovia Group

C.

African and Malagasy Union

D.

Pan African Union

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

120.

The highest policy making body of the OAU is the

A.

Economic and Social Commission

B.

Council of Ministers

C.

General Secretariat

D.

Assembly of Heads of State and Government

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.