Government Past Questions and Answers

Mar 07

The Executive is

The Executive is A. A committee of the legislature B. The body that makes the laws C. The body that executes the policies of government D. The highest organ of government E. None of the above

Mar 07

A constitution is federal if A. It provides for a presidential system B. It is unwritten C. It is not unitary D. The central and component units of authorities are co-ordinate and equal E. There is a division of powers […]

Mar 03

In which of these organs of the United Nations Organisation is veto power exercised by some countries?

In which of these organs of the United Nations Organisation is veto power exercised by some countries? A. The World Health Organisation B. The Security Council C. The General Assembly D. The UN Committee Against Apartheid E. The International Court […]

Mar 03

In a federal system (such as Nigeria) the local governments are directly responsible

In a federal system (such as Nigeria) the local governments are directly responsible A. To the Federal or Central Government B. To the State Government C. To the Federal and State Governments D. To no other level of government E. […]

Mar 03

The 1946 Constitutions in Nigeria and the Gold Coast (Ghana) were the results of

The 1946 Constitutions in Nigeria and the Gold Coast (Ghana) were the results of A. Pressures from nationalists within the colonies B. Pressures from the British Government C. Pressures by United States of America D. Pressures from within and from […]

Mar 03

If the rights of the individual are violated or threatened, where ca he go for redress?

If the rights of the individual are violated or threatened, where ca he go for redress? A. The Executive branch of government B. The Legislative branch of government C. The Local Government Council D. The Judicial branch of government E. […]

Mar 03

In the Presidential system of government, the President is elected to office by

In the Presidential system of government, the President is elected to office by A. The cabinet B. The parliament of legislature C. The Military D. The people through direct elections E. The political party

Mar 03

The military take over power from politicians in West African countries

The military take over power from politicians in West African countries A. When politicians have become corrupt and are reckless in their use of power B. When there is a breakdown of law and order in the country C. For […]

Mar 03

By establishing public corporations, governments are trying to

By establishing public corporations, governments are trying to A. Eliminate private enterprises B. Compete with private enterprise C. Render crucial services to the public in areas which the civil services cannot effectively handle D. Make quick profit at the expense […]

Mar 03

The constitution of any given country must provide for

The constitution of any given country must provide for A. The distribution of powers B. The rights and duties of the individual C. The rule of law D. None of the above E. A, B and C