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.

1,936.

The body responsible for exercising the functions of local governments in the 1976 reforms was the________

A.

local government commission

B.

local government council

C.

local government committee

D.

committee of chairmen and supervisory councillors

Correct answer is B

Local government council is a body responsible for exercising the functions of local governments.

1,937.

Which of the following countries made up the Casablanca Group?

A.

Liberia, Mali, Egypt

B.

Tunisia, Morocco, Guinea

C.

Mali, Algeria, Egypt

D.

Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Libya

Correct answer is C

The Casablanca group are African countries which are radical; in achieving the aim of African nationalism. Members include Mali, Algeria, Egypt etc

1,938.

The major motivation of British colonization of Nigeria was to______________

A.

spread religion

B.

satisfy British economic interests

C.

westernize Nigerians

D.

protect Nigeria from external attack

Correct answer is B

British colonization of Nigeria was fueled by their economic interest in the area, in search of cheap natural and human resources for the development of their economy.

1,939.

Bicameral legislatures are popular in____________-

A.

Unitary system

B.

Federal system

C.

Confederal

D.

Rigid system

Correct answer is B

Federal system of government operates bicameral legislatures in which the law making body is in two levels.

1,940.

One advantage of unwritten constitution is that it___________

A.

is easy to understand by everybody

B.

safeguards the monarchy

C.

contains customary laws and conventions

D.

is not easily amended

Correct answer is C

One advantage of an unwritten constitution is that it contains customary laws and conventions. This means that the Constitution is not limited to the laws that are written down in a single document but can also include laws that have developed over time through custom and practice. The other options are not advantages of an unwritten constitution.

Option (A) is false. An unwritten constitution can be difficult to understand, especially for ordinary citizens, because it is not codified in a single document.

Option (B) is not universally true. While an unwritten constitution may safeguard the monarchy in some countries, this is not the case in all countries with unwritten constitutions.

Option (D) is false. An unwritten constitution can be amended through ordinary legislation, which can make it easier to amend than a written constitution