Government 2017 Past Questions | WAEC
Study the following Government past questions and answers for JAMB, WAEC NECO and Post-JAMB. Get prepared with official past questions and answers for upcoming examinations.
- According to Karl Max, socialism developed as a consequence of the evils of ________
- A. monarhcy
- B. communalism
- C. feudalism
- D. capitalism
2. In the United States of America, legislature is called the
- A. Congress
- B. National Assembly
- C. National Security
- D. Parliament
3. Which of the following agents can be considered as the most effective agent of political socialization? The _______
- A. family
- B. peer group
- C. school
- D. mass media
4. A corrupt judicial system erodes the observance of _______
- A. national peace and stability
- B. the rule of law
- C. international laws and conventions
- D. democratic values of the executive
5. The body responsible for the implementation of law is the _____
- A. judiciary
- B. legislature
- C. executive
- D. court
6. In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen is referred to as
- A. ceremonial head
- B. political head
- C. constitutional head
- D. democratic leader
7. Military intervention into the politics of a state involves ______
- A. an overthrow of a legitimate government by pressure groups
- B. the seizure of power from a legitimate government by the armed forces
- C. violent overthrow of a democratic government by the police
- D. the legitimate seizure of power by the police and civilians
8. Local government are vital in modern politics as they ________
- A. encourage dictatorship
- B. train the local people in the art of governance
- C. make laws for the whole country
- D. execute government policies at all levels
9. Which of the following is a civil/public servant?
- A. House majority leader
- B. Clerk of the House
- C. Party whip
- D. Minister of education
10. In a military regime, the arms of government that are usually fused are _________
- A. executive and judiciary
- B. legislature and local council
- C. legislature and executive
- D. judiciary and the press
