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.

1,651.

The official routine observed in carrying out functions in the civil service is commonly known as

A.

official order

B.

bureaucracy

C.

standard order

D.

command

Correct answer is B

The official routine observed in carrying out functions in the civil service is commonly known as bureaucracy. Bureaucracy refers to the administrative system governing any large institution, whether publicly owned or privately owned.

1,652.

Maintenance of law and order in a state is the function of the

A.

citizens of the state

B.

executive arm of government

C.

legislative arm of government

D.

judicial service

Correct answer is B

The maintenance of law and order in a state is the function of the executive arm of government. The executive branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, maintaining peace and order, and protecting the citizens.

1,653.

Bicameral legislature contributes to the democratic process by

A.

recommending the use of force on policy

B.

suppressing minority rights

C.

imposing programmes and policies on the executive

D.

widening the scope of political participation

Correct answer is D

A bicameral legislature, which is a legislature with two chambers, contributes to the democratic process by widening the scope of political participation. This is because it allows for more representation and more viewpoints to be considered in the legislative process. The other options do not accurately describe the role of a bicameral legislature in a democratic process.

1,654.

The media, commonly referred to as the fourth estate of the realm , monitors the activities of government on behalf of the

A.

people

B.

executive

C.

civil society

D.

civil society

Correct answer is D

The media, commonly referred to as the fourth estate of the realm, monitors the activities of government on behalf of the people. This is because the media's role is to inform the public about what the government is doing and to hold the government accountable to the people.

1,655.

A public declaration of policy and aims especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate is commonly called

A.

steps to govern

B.

Policy paper

C.

guide to government

D.

manifesto

Correct answer is D

A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate, is commonly called a manifesto. A manifesto outlines the party's or candidate's proposed policies and goals for the government.