Government Exam Questions and Answers for SS1
These Government questions and answers were pulled from our book (Government questions for SS 1); Compiled to serve as a reference material to help teachers draw up test and exam questions faster. It could also help students assess their level of exam preparation. Each sample question includes correct answers.
[su_note note_color=”#fcf2e0″]Note that Questions are based on the NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)[/su_note]
Sample Government Exam Questions and Answers
TOPIC: BASIC CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
1. All the following are features of a representative government except _______.
A. equality of rights
B. legitimate government
C. periodic election
D. secession
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
2. The best way to keep military out of politics in developing countries is to _____.
A. pay soldiers better salaries
B. imprison coup plotters
C. outlaw coup plotting
D. ensure good governance
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
3. Power is different from authority because power lacks ____________.
A. ability
B. sovereignty
C. probity
D. legitimacy
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
4. When government power is concentrated in one single central authority, it is called ______.
A. centralization
B. concentration
C. devolution
D. confederation
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
5. Fundamental human right are entrenched in the constitution of a state in order to_______.
A. encourage unlimited freedom
B. enabled the court to punish offenders
C. restrict the liberty of citizens
D. guarantee the liberty of citizens
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
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TOPIC: CITIZENSHIP
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
1. A Nigerian may lose his/her if he/she _______.
A. is convicted of a criminal offence
B. renounces it in exchange for another
C. loses his/her international passport
D. fail to pay his taxes
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
2. Duties and obligations of a citizen exclude _______.
A. service to the nation
B. care of public property
C. destroying the image of fellow citizen
D. payment of taxes
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
3. The right of the citizen is not protected where there is ________.
A. good governance
B. a dictator ruler
C. supremacy of law
D. independent judiciary
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
4. Freedom of the press helps her to _______.
A. be above board
B. escape libel charges
C. play a watch-dog role
D. be loyal to the government
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
5. Civil liberty does not mean right to ________.
A. own property
B. life
C. fair hearing
D. murder
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
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