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.

276.

The indirect Rule system succeeded in Hausa/Fulani society because the

A.

society had only one religion

B.

people received Quranic education

C.

people were peaceful

D.

existing administration favored the system

E.

people were descendants of Uthman Dan Fodio

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

277.

Where no absolute majority is obtained in the first round of elections the most viable option is the

A.

simple majority

B.

proportional representation

C.

second ballot

D.

bye- election

E.

second ballot withdrawal

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

278.

An election in which people vote for issues of public policy rather than candidates is known as a

A.

mini election

B.

general election

C.

bye-election

D.

party primary

E.

referendum

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

279.

A pressure group can be defined as a

A.

large group interested in seizing political power

B.

political party interested in government

C.

small group interested in sharing governmental power

D.

sophisticated group interested in balkanization

E.

group organized around an interest for governmental action

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

280.

The most important merit of a multi-system is that it

A.

guarantees the viability of many parties

B.

disallows smaller political parties from gaining political power

C.

reduces oppression within the various parties

D.

gives representation to the widest shades of opinion and interest

E.

is an option most popular in Africa

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.