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.

1,601.

Representative government around the world pay attention to public opinion because of the following factors except 

A.

protection of the government from media scrutiny

B.

indication of government in good standing with the people

C.

provision of feedback on implementation of government policies

D.

national security concerns

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,602.

One major problem associated with the cabinet system of government is the

A.

abuse of power

B.

frequent change of government

C.

large number of ministers

D.

supremacy of the executive

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,603.

A country's constitution may be derived from which one of the following sources?

A.

Educated elites

B.

Civil society organisations

C.

civil disobedience

D.

Customs and conventions

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,604.

The essence of the concept of devolution is to cater for the interest of the 

A.

ruling government

B.

majority

C.

minority

D.

rule of law

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,605.

In a representative government, citizens exercise their political power 

A.

directly

B.

indirectly

C.

in reverence for the political system

D.

under undue political pressure

Correct answer is B

In a representative government, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. These elected representatives then formulate and implement policies, laws, and decisions. The process of citizens choosing representatives is an indirect way for the public to exercise political power within the system.