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.

1,946.

The operation of the rule of law is abused by the__________

A.

conspiracy by the two house of the legislature to impeach the president

B.

inability of the press to discharge its responsibilities

C.

unfriendly attitude of pressure groups

D.

existence of administrative tribunals and special immunities

Correct answer is D

The rule of law is equality before the law and with the existence of tribunals and special immunities to those in power, there is abuse of the standard of rule of law.

1,947.

Pressure groups are formed mainly to__________

A.

capture state power

B.

replace bad governments

C.

compete with the military for power

D.

satisfy the needs and interests of members

Correct answer is D

The main objective of pressure groups are to meet the needs and interests of their members

1,948.

A government controlled by a few people for their own interests is said to be____________

A.

Autocracy

B.

A tyranny

C.

Oligarchy

D.

Monarchy

Correct answer is C

Oligarchy is referred to as a government controlled and run by only a few people

1,949.

Capitalism is an economic system which emphasizes_______________

A.

Communism

B.

Collectivism

C.

Individualism

D.

Internationalism

Correct answer is C

Individualism is the concept of self-reliance in oneself in achieving and acquiring profit and resources.

1,950.

The role of an Alkali under the Hausa-Fulani political system is primarily to _____________

A.

adjudicate under Islamic laws

B.

make Islamic laws

C.

execute Islamic laws

D.

make treaties under Islamic laws

Correct answer is A

The Alkali act as judges, administering laws. At times, minor cases may be passed to the village head to be settled by them.