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.

2,086.

In the Presidential System of Government, the president is elected to office by

A.

the Cabinet

B.

the Parliament or Legislature

C.

Military

D.

the people through direct elections

Correct answer is D

It can also be called the electorate because sovereignty lies in the electorate.

2,087.

The following are international organization except

A.

pressure group

B.

O.A.U

C.

U.N.O.

D.

Commonwealth of nations

Correct answer is A

In any country, pressure group means a group of people or organization who influences government decision for its selfish motive.

2,088.

One of the principal objectives of the OPEC is to

A.

determine oil prices in the international market

B.

harmonizes the oil policies of member countries

C.

discipline erring oil-producing countries

D.

assist non-oil producing developing states

Correct answer is B

Historically this is their principal objective for setting up the organization.

2,089.

The Mid-Western Region was created in Nigeria in

A.

1961

B.

1962

C.

1963

D.

1964

Correct answer is C

This was created shortly after the independence to protect the interest of the minority groups (i,e) Edo state, It sekiri, Urohbo, Delta state e t c.

2,090.

A referendum is a device to ensure that

A.

elections are free and fair

B.

legislators vote to resolve contentious issues

C.

decisions are effected with the consent of citizens

D.

bye-elections are held to fill vacant positions

Correct answer is C

The primary purpose of representatives (the legislature). The law makers seek the consent of the people before they embarking on any decision.