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.

1,046.

Foreign domination by a group of people for social and economic benefits is known as

A.

nationalism

B.

colonialism

C.

feudalism

D.

constitutionalism

Correct answer is B

Colonialism is the policy of a nation seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of opening trade opportunities.

1,047.

The highest stage of socialism is

A.

oligarchy

B.

capitalism

C.

totalitarianism

D.

communism

Correct answer is D

Communism is a further development or "higher stage" of socialism. Communist society, which is the final aim of the struggle for emancipation of the working people in all lands, is the highest and most progressive stage of social development. Communist society passes through two phases of development

1,048.

Which of the following is true about a capitalist state?

A.

Private individuals control the economy

B.

The workers are not exploited

C.

Government controls the means of production

D.

There is no class struggle

Correct answer is A

Capitalist state  is an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit. Characteristics of capitalism include private property, capital accumulation, wage labor, voluntary exchange, a price system, and competitive markets.

1,049.

Which of the following can contribute to political socialization?

A.

Gerrymandering

B.

Tourism

C.

Diplomatic immunity

D.

Terrorism

Correct answer is B

How a person determines his or her political beliefs is called political socialization. Tourism is an agent of political socialization process that can shape the way people build their political beliefs

1,050.

Which of the following political concepts promotes sharing and cooperation in a society?

A.

Aristocracy

B.

Capitalism

C.

Communalism

D.

Oligarchy

Correct answer is C

Communalism usually refers to a system that integrates communal ownership and federations of highly localized independent communities. 

Communalism is an organized government on the local level that is based on a common purpose and shared values, such as ethnic, cultural, and religious affiliation. It has to do with communal living, sharing and ownership of the means of livelihood