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.

1,181.

Red-tapism in the civil service is a product of

A.

democracy

B.

autocracy

C.

bureaucracy

D.

theocracy

Correct answer is C

Red-tapism. the practice of requiring excessive paperwork and tedious procedures before official action can be considered or completed. It is a feature of bureaucracy

1,182.

Neutrality in the civil service means that

A.

the government can seek or replace top civil servants

B.

officials can only be removed from office due to ill-health

C.

civil servants should be loyal to the government and non-partisan

D.

officials need to defend the budget in parliament

Correct answer is C

Neutrality in the civil service means Civil servants shall at all times ensure that their behaviour would not impede their performance of official duties in a fair and professional manner. They shall not allow their own personal political affiliation or beliefs to determine or influence the discharge of their official duties and responsibilities.

1,183.

A pressure group formed only by teachers is

A.

a promotional group

B.

an occupational group

C.

a religious group

D.

an economic group

Correct answer is B

 Occupational group: Set of people characterized by common occupation, such as carpenters, doctors, engineers, managers, welders.

1,184.

Which of the following is not a problem of an electoral commission in West Africa?

A.

Electoral malpractices

B.

Inadequate personnel

C.

inadequate funds

D.

registration of voters

Correct answer is B

Some of the problems of electoral commission

- Electoral malpractices
- Undue criticism from political parties
- Undue political interference
- Registering unqualified voters
- Financial problems

1,185.

Which of the following is not an aim of pressure groups?

A.

Contesting election

B.

Agitating for interests

C.

Influencing government decision

D.

Educating their members

Correct answer is A

The aim of all pressure groups is to influence the people who actually have the power to make decisions. Pressure groups do not look for the power of political office for themselves, but do seek to influence the decisions made by those who do hold this political power.