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.

1,341.

Which of the following countries practiced totalitarianism?

A.

Germany, Russia and Japan

B.

Italy, Russia and Germany

C.

Italy, Germany and Japan

D.

Russia, Italy and England

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,342.

Acceptability of the government in power by the governed is known as

A.

legitimacy

B.

sovereignty

C.

democracy

D.

authority

Correct answer is A

 Legitimacy is the right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a régime.

1,343.

Which of the following statements about public corporation is not true?

A.

It is managed by a board of directors

B.

It is established by an act of parliament

C.

A huge capital is needed for its establishment

D.

It is financed mainly by private individuals

Correct answer is D

  • Government Owned and financed. 
  • Government Controlled and Managed.
  • Separate Legal Entity. 
  • Perpetual Succession.
  • Autonomy.
  • Service Motive. 
  • Public Accountability.
  • Business Motive.

1,344.

A corrupt judicial system erodes the observance of ______?

A.

national peace and stability

B.

the rule of law

C.

international laws and conventions

D.

democratic values of the executive

Correct answer is B

Rule of law is the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced. A corrupt judicial system will undermine the principle of rule of law and act superior 

1,345.

Government maintains law and order through the following except ________?

A.

police

B.

immigration

C.

the legislature

D.

prison service

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.