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.

1,641.

Unitary system of government is adopted by some states because

A.

of homogeneity

B.

it guarantees democracy

C.

it builds the capacity of citizens in good time

D.

of mineral resources

Correct answer is A

A unitary system of government is often adopted by states that are homogeneous. In a unitary system, the central government holds most of the power, and this system works best in nations where the population has a lot in common, such as shared culture, language, and values. The other options do not directly relate to the reasons for adopting a unitary system.

1,642.

The Fundamental Human Rights and Liberties must be entrenched in a constitution to

A.

serve majority interest

B.

show concern for the people

C.

make it difficult to tamper with

D.

espouse love for the country

Correct answer is C

Fundamental Human Rights and Liberties are entrenched in a constitution to make it difficult to tamper with. This is because the constitution is the supreme law of the land and any changes to it require a rigorous process. This ensures that these rights and liberties are protected and not easily violated.

1,643.

The rigid nature of a constitution makes it

A.

accessible to all

B.

infallible and standard

C.

easy for quick review

D.

complicated for amendment

Correct answer is D

The rigid nature of a constitution makes it complicated for amendment. A rigid constitution is one that requires a special process for its amendment, usually involving a higher degree of difficulty than for ordinary laws.

1,644.

The reason for which the government should take a key interest in the activities of pressure groups is that, they

A.

provide valuable feedback on government policies and programmes

B.

force coalition among political parties for election

C.

blackmail political leaders

D.

dictate the path and direction for government programmes

Correct answer is A

Pressure groups provide valuable feedback on government policies and programmes. They represent specific interests and try to influence public policy in their favour. By doing so, they provide a form of checks and balances on the government, ensuring that a wide range of interests are considered in policy-making. The other options do not accurately describe the role of pressure groups.

1,645.

The French Colonial policies in her West African colonies were different from the British in many ways except in

A.

discriminatory laws

B.

citizenship

C.

imperialism

D.

cultural imposition

Correct answer is C

The French and British colonial policies were different in many ways, but both were forms of imperialism, which is the policy or ideology of extending a nation's rule over foreign nations. The other options are areas where the French and British colonial policies differed.