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.

2,006.

The transfer of certain powers and functions by means of constitutional or legislation process to the lowest levels of government is known as ___ ?

A.

Delegation

B.

Devolution

C.

Deconcentration

D.

Decentralisation

Correct answer is D

Decentralization is the transfer of authority from central to local government.

2,007.

Ensuring that appointment into federal establishment in Nigeria reflect geographical spread is the sole function of the ____?

A.

revenue Mobilization and fiscal allocation commission

B.

civil service commission

C.

federal character commission

D.

public complaint commission

Correct answer is C

Federal Character Commission duty is to work out an equitable formula, subject to the approval of the President, for the distribution of all cadres of posts in the civil and public service of the Federation and of the State, the armed forces, the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies, bodies. They also ensure that recruitment are done without bias.

2,008.

The system of government by the political parties in a democratic country is known as ______?

A.

Party system

B.

Party structure

C.

Public opinion

D.

Political party

Correct answer is A

A party system is a concept in comparative political science concerning the system of government by political parties in a democratic country

2,009.

A formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office is ___ ?

A.

by-election

B.

election

C.

bill

D.

public office

Correct answer is B

This is the process of choosing an individual to occupy a public office

2,010.

The problem that has bedeviled many developing societies is known as ______?

A.

Enforcement

B.

Impartiality

C.

Inefficient judicial institution

D.

Corruption

Correct answer is D

it is dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power typically involving bribery