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.

2,056.

Separation of powers as an ingredient of the presidential system implies the

A.

distinction of governmental powers

B.

demarcation of levels of government

C.

distinction between head of state and head of government

D.

sharing of governmental powers.

Correct answer is D

In a presidential system, political and administrative powers are divided between the executive, legislative and judicial branches. 

2,057.

In the Igbo traditional system, the highest democratic institution is the

A.

Umunna

B.

Oha-na -eze

C.

Umuada

D.

Ofo Title Holders

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,058.

In order to assist fellow developing countries, Nigeria initiated the

A.

New Partnership for African Development

B.

Economic Community of West African States

C.

Concept of Medium Powers

D.

Technical Aid Corps Scheme

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,059.

Public opinion is commonly referred to as the composite reaction of the citizenry on

A.

matters relating to association

B.

legal rights of foreigners

C.

matters affecting government

D.

key issues that affect them

Correct answer is D

Public opinion consists of the desires, wants and thinking of the majority of the people. It is the collective opinion of the people of a society or state on an issue or problems that affect them

2,060.

The modern theory of sovereignty was popularized by

A.

John Locke

B.

Thomas Hobbes

C.

Jean Bodin

D.

Baron De Montesquieu

Correct answer is C

The modern concept of sovereignty owes more to the jurist Jean Bodin (1530–1596) . Bodin conceived it as a supreme, perpetual, and indivisible power, marked by the ability to make law without the consent of any other.