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.

1,071.

The organ of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)established for peaceful settlement of disputes is the

A.

Commission of Mediation Conciliation and Arbitration

B.

Council of Ministers

C.

Secretariat

D.

Assembly of Heads of State and Government

Correct answer is A

Commission of Mediation Conciliation and Arbitration try to resolve disputes through conciliation (finding a compromise between the two parties) or arbitration (acting as the objective third party to resolve the dispute)

1,072.

The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was set up in

A.

Accra

B.

Harare

C.

Cairo

D.

Addis Ababa

Correct answer is D

OAU was set up in Addis Ababa in may 25 1963. To co-ordinate and intensify the co-operation of African states in order to achieve a better life for the people of Africa .

1,073.

Which of the following factors influences a country's foreign policy?

A.

Size of the country's civil service

B.

Overall national interest of the country

C.

Capacity of the police force

D.

Type of traditional rulers in the country

Correct answer is B

Foreign policy of any country is shaped of multiple internal and external factors. The major internal factors that influence the foreign policy are geographical factors, culture and history, economic factors, technology, national capability, leadership, political accountability, bureau of press and bureaucracy.

1,074.

A military coup détat is followed by

A.

enforcement of fundamental human rights

B.

suspension of the constitution

C.

breaking of diplomatic relations with foreign countries

D.

mass importation of fire arms

Correct answer is B

In a coup, it is the military, paramilitary, or opposing political faction that deposes the current government and assumes power. This coup is followed by suspension of the constitution by the military. this means that, the affairs of the state is no longer governed with respect to the constitution. the rule of law, separation of power and checks and balances that make up a democratic government is totally displaced.

1,075.

Military government usually rule through

A.

bye-laws

B.

decrees

C.

parliament

D.

statutes

Correct answer is B

Rule by decree is a style of governance allowing quick, unchallenged creation of law by a single person or group, and is used primarily by dictators, absolute monarchs and military leaders.