Log In SignUp
Classroom

Government Past Questions

Study and practice Government past questions with answers and detailed explanations. Then test your knowledge using our interactive CBT practice platform and prepare confidently for your upcoming examinations.

49 questions JAMB 2421 WAEC 1967 NECO 297 CUSTOM 2
Download PHP app Ask a Question Check Syllabus Past Question Videos Topic Video Lessons

Take a test

Custom CBT

Create and set up a CBT environment with your preferred subjects.

JAMB CBT Simulator

Practice JAMB CBT with real UTME past questions in CBT format.

WAEC CBT Practice 2026 Simulator

CB-WASSCE styled past question practice.

NECO CBT Practice 2026 Simulator

SSCE & GCE styled past question practice.

Past Questions

49 questions
All JAMB WAEC NECO CUSTOM
All years 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978
Question 1 of 9 49 total questions
Question 21
jamb 1982
We say that a constitution is rigid if
Athe sources are too many
Bthe constitution is foreign
Cit has no chapter on human rights
Dthe provisions are too detailed
Ethe process of changing it is too cumbersome
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 22
jamb 1982

The idea of democracy as a system of government was inherited from

Athe USA
BItaly
CEngland
DGreece
EChina
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 23
jamb 1982
In the presidential system in Nigeria the Chief Executive remains in office for
Aa period of eight years
Ba fixed term
Cas long as he enjoys popular support
Dtwo terms
Ea period of six years
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 24
jamb 1982
In a parliamentary system of government the head of government is usually
Athe head of state
Bselected from the upper chamber
Ca graduate of a university
Dthe prime minister
Eelected by the whole country
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 25
jamb 1982
The purpose of registration before elections is to
Aknow the total population of a country
Bknow the names of all taxable adults
Cknow the number of people that support each political party
DGuard against frud at elections
Eidentify citizens and non-citizens of a state
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 26
jamb 1982
In a democracy, political power is exercised by
Athe majority
Bthe literate public
Cthe few wealthy
Done person
Ethe monarchy
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 27
jamb 1982
In a federal system, powers that are allocated to both Central and State governments are called
AExclusive
BConcurrent
CArbitary
DCopyrights
EResidual
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 28
jamb 1982
In the Parliamentary System of government executive powers are vested in
AThe President
BParliament
Cthe Party in government
Dthe Cabinet
Ea few powerful men in the country
View Explanation & Discuss
Question 29
jamb 1982
Universal Suffrage means
AAdult participation in politics
Bgiving voting right to wemen above the age of 21
Cproperty ownership
Dcitizens who understand why they vote
Ethe right of qualified adults to vote
View Explanation & Discuss
Question Navigator
Current
MathsFaculty