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.

1,066.

The primary function of government in a state is to

A.

maintain law and order

B.

provide transport services

C.

engage in campaigns and rallies

D.

imprison criminals

Correct answer is A

The Primary functions of The Government are to maintain order,settle conflicts,and protect the community. The Government guides us by setting policies, budgets and interact with other communities. They also provide help that certain people cant address independently.

1,067.

The study of government in school is important because the students can

A.

be assisted by political leaders

B.

learn about their rights

C.

quality for elections

D.

be nominated for a trip abroad

Correct answer is B

1.It helps the individual to understand the processes by which the affairs of a country are managed.

2.The study also enhances political awareness among it citizenry.

3.The study of Government promotes knowledge and mental development.

4. learn about their rights as citizens of that country 

1,068.

Government as an institution of the state is defined as a body which

A.

conducts elections for the country

B.

makes, enforces and interprets laws for the state

C.

hires and trains political leaders

D.

makes and interprets laws

Correct answer is B

A government is an institution entrusted with making and enforcing the rules of a society as well as with regulating relations with other societies. In order to be considered a government, a ruling body must be recognized as such by the people it purports to govern.

1,069.

Which of the following organs of the United Nations Organization has outlived its usefulness? The

A.

General Assembly

B.

Trusteeship Council

C.

International Court of Justice

D.

Economic and Social Council

Correct answer is B

The United Nations Trusteeship Council  is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established to help ensure that trust territories were administered in the best interests of their inhabitants and of international peace and security.

1,070.

The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is the

A.

Prime Minister

B.

High Commissioner

C.

British Foreign Secretary

D.

British Monarch

Correct answer is D

Queen Elizabeth II

The Head of the Commonwealth, currently Queen Elizabeth II, is recognised by the members of the Commonwealth of Nations as the "symbol of their free association" and serves as a leader, alongside the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Commonwealth Chair-in-Office.