Government Questions and Answers
Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.
Prepare for your JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and Post UTME exams with these Government past questions and answers.
Absolute majority
Simple majority
proportional representation
indirect election
Correct answer is C
Proportional representation (PR) characterizes electoral systems in which divisions in an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body. If n% of the electorate support a particular political party, then roughly n% of seats will be won by that party. The essence of such systems is that all votes contribute to the result - not just a plurality, or a bare majority.
Checks and balances
Fusion of power
individual responsibility
the rule of law
Correct answer is A
The system of administration and governance was based on the principle of checks and balances especially between the king and Oyomesi/Ogboni.
In the Hausa pre- colonial political system, a district was headed by
A hakimi
a dagaci
an alkali
a waziri
Correct answer is A
Hakimi (Official in charge of districts, collection of taxes, maintenance of law and order).
The commission charged with the conduct of federal elections in Nigeria is
NEC
FEDECO
INEC
NECON
Correct answer is C
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country.
Colonization of Africa was mainly motivated by
security considerations
economic reasons
religious reasons
cultural factors
Correct answer is B
The primary reason for European colonization of Africa was capitalism. European nations saw opportunity for new trade routes and potential wealth in some of Africa's natural resources. The geographical limitations of Europe were also a factor.