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.

836.

The Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) is made up of

A.

Justice Ministers

B.

Foreign Affairs Ministers

C.

Education Ministers

D.

Defence Ministers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

837.

The major defect of foreign policy in West Africa is

A.

public opinion and pressure groups

B.

military power

C.

good economy

D.

poor leadership

Correct answer is D

Poor leadership is associated with most  African countries and this has limited its foreign policies. There is massive corruption and little or no experience in implementing viable policies.

838.

One of the defect of military government is

A.

freedom of expression

B.

registration of parties

C.

abuse of Human Rights

D.

promotion of military officers

Correct answer is C

Military rule; rule  applying to members of the armed forces. Martial law, where military authority takes over normal administration of law.  It is characterized by suspension of the constitution, disregard for the rule of law as well as abuse of human rights.

839.

The first military d'etat in West Africa was staged in

A.

Niger

B.

Guinea

C.

Togo

D.

Ghana

Correct answer is C

The 1963 Togolese coup d'état was a military coup that occurred in the West African country of Togo on 13 January 1963.

840.

The political parties that were established in West African between 1945 and 1965 fought for

A.

national conferences

B.

political independence

C.

supremacy among themselves

D.

regional integration

Correct answer is B

They fought for the political emancipation and freedom of the African nations