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.

1,656.

Apart from globalization, what other factor to a large extent affects the sovereignty of a state?

A.

Right of a franchise

B.

System of government

C.

International laws

D.

Inalienability

Correct answer is C

International laws can significantly affect the sovereignty of a state. Sovereignty refers to the full right and power of a governing body to govern itself without any interference from outside sources or bodies. However, international laws, which are designed to regulate relations between states, can limit this sovereignty to some extent. The other options do not have as large an impact on state sovereignty.

1,657.

Under General Aguiyi Ironsi, decree 34 introduced the ____ system of government.

A.

unitary

B.

confederal

C.

federal

D.

none of the above

Correct answer is A

Under General Aguiyi Ironsi, Decree 34 introduced the unitary system of government in Nigeria. This decree abolished the federal structure of the country and replaced it with a unitary system. A unitary system of government is a form of government where the central government is supreme, and the administrative divisions exercise only powers that the central government chooses to delegate.

1,658.

Which Nigerian leader played a significant role in mediating peace talks during the Liberian civil war?

A.

Olusegun Obasanjo

B.

Muhammadu Buhari

C.

Goodluck Jonathan

D.

Ibrahim Babangida

Correct answer is A

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo played a significant role in mediating peace talks during the Liberian civil war. He was instrumental in the negotiations that led to the end of the war and the establishment of a transitional government in Liberia.

1,659.

Who amongst the following did not serve as secretary general of the League of nations?

A.

Josip Broz Tito

B.

Sean Lester

C.

Joseph Avenoi

D.

Eric Drummond

Correct answer is A

Josip Broz Tito did not serve as secretary general of the League of Nations. He was a Yugoslav communist revolutionary and statesman, serving in various roles from 1943 until his death in 1980. The League of Nations was an intergovernmental organisation founded on 10 January 1920 as a result of the Paris Peace Conference that ended the First World War.

1,660.

Which of the following is an example of a public pressure group?

A.

Red cross

B.

Amnesty International

C.

National Farmers Union

D.

Green peace

Correct answer is D

Green Peace is an example of a public pressure group. Public pressure groups are those that seek to achieve their objectives by influencing public opinion and policy. Green Peace does this by advocating for environmental issues.