Government Exam Questions for SS2 Third Term

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Introduction to Government as a School Subject

Government is a school subject that teaches students about how a country is ruled and how laws are made and enforced. It helps learners to understand the structures, functions, and types of government, as well as the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

By studying Government, students gain knowledge of political institutions like the executive, legislature, and judiciary. They also learn about elections, democracy, political parties, and how citizens can take part in the running of their country.

Gõvernment as a subject helps students to become responsible and informed citizens who can participate actively in national development and leadership.

Government Exam Questions for SS2 Third Term

Government Exam Questions for SS2 Third Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The first section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B is the theory part, and students are expected to follow specific instruction and answer the required number of questions.

Note that what you have below are SS2 Government Third Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 3rd term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard examinations.

SECTION A: Objectives

Instruction: Answer all questions in this section by choosing from the options lettered A—D. Each question carries equal marks.

1. Suffrage is also known as _______________
(a) Franchise
(b) plebiscite
(c) public opinion
(d) electoral college

2. Which of the following is a limitation to universal adult suffrage?
(a) wealth         (b) age
(c) race             (d) sex

3. Universal adult suffrage is associated with a
(a) democratic government
(b) military government
(c) gerontocratic government
(d) fascist government

4. Which of the following is an indirect form of election
(a) electoral college
(b) general election
(c) referendum
(d) bye-election

5. The referring of political question to electorate for a decision is known as
(a) referendum
(b) election
(c) mass media
(d) public opinion

6. Free and fair election can exist where there is
(a) double voting
(b) secret balloting
(c) referendum
(d) plebiscite

7. The first post the post system of is also called _______________
(a) second ballot system
(b) proportional representation
(c) simple majority system
(d) alternative voting system

8. Which of the following is not a method of election?
(a) simple majority
(b) proportional representation
(c) plurality
(d) single member constituency

9. Which of the following is a major features of an electoral commission?
(a) support for the ruling party
(b) control by government
(c) privately funded
(d) political neutrality

10. Public opinion can be expressed through _______________
(a) census
(b) general strike
(c) socialization
(d) compromise

11. Public opinion is the view held by the _______________
(a) majority
(b) minority
(c) civil servant
(d) working class in government

12. The media help to enrich discourse on national issues through its
(a) marketing
(b) editorial comment
(c) sales and advertisement
(d) correspondents

13. The media commonly referred to as fourth estate of the realm, monitors the activities of government on behalf of
(a) the media organization
(b) executive
(c) civil society
(d) people

14. Red Tapism in the civil service is a product of
(a) theocracy         (b) democracy
(c) autocracy         (d) bureaucracy

15. The regionalization of the civil service in Nigeria could be traced to the
(a) Nigeria council of 1946
(b) Clifford constitution of 1922
(c) Richard constitution
(d) Lyttleton constitution of 1954

16. Who among the following is a civil servant in Nigeria?
(a) a mayor in the army
(b) commissioner of police
(c) superintendent in navy
(d) a director in the ministry of defense

17. Which of the following manages a public corporation?
(a) an accountant general
(b) chamber of commerce
(c) board of director
(d) an auditor general

18. Public corporation are set up by a
(a) minister
(b) a director
(c) permanent secretary
(d) an auditor general

19. Local government reforms were carried out by the federal military government in
(a) 1966        (b) 1967
(c) 1970        (d) 1976

20. An electoral district for a local government election is
(a) senatorial district
(b) ward
(c) polling booth
(d) constituency

21. A unified local government system was adopted in Nigeria under the
(a) Tafawa Balawa administration
(b) Yakubu Gowon administration
(c) Shehu Shagari administration
(d) Murtala /Obasanjo administration

22. In the pre colonial west Africa, the kingdom of the Asante, Wolof and He house were examples of
(a) state           (b) union
(c) country      (d) nation

23. Some pre colonial west African government were democratic because of the existence of
(a) power traditional rulers
(b) age grade
(c) religion institution
(d) check and balance

24. In Hausa/Fulani traditional political system, the Madawaki was the _______________
(a) chief judge
(b) chief tax collector
(c) head of fishermen
(d) commander of the Calvary

25. In the house pre-colonial political system, sovereignty was located in the
(a) quadi        (b) emir
(c) Waziri        (d) Madawaki

26. In the Igbo traditional political system, the Okpara was the _______________
(a) priest
(b) king
(c) commander in chief of army
(d) administrative head of the kindred

27. Which of the following group had the best egalitarian traditional political system?
(a) Edo            (b) Yoruba
(c) Igbo           (d) Hausa/Fulani

28. In Oyo traditional political system, the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as the
(a) bales           (b) Obas
(c) Ogboni       (d) Oyomesi

29. The 1885 Berlin conference was convened to
(a) encourage slave trade in Africa
(b) organize warfare against Africa
(c) speak a way of developing Africa
(d) partition Africa among European power

30. Where was indirect rule successfully practiced before it was introduced to Africa?
(a) Latin America
(b) India
(c) Britain
(d) Japan

31. The own in the British West Africa were administered through
(a) assimilation       (b) decentralization
(c) association        (d) direct rule

32. The last colonial governor for Nigeria was
(a) Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
(b) Oliver Lyttleton
(c) Benard Bourdilion
(d) James Roberson

33. In pre-colonial west Africa, no centralized political administration existed among the
(a) Hausa            (b) Igbo
(c) Yoruba           (d) Kanuri

34. In the Oyo traditional political system, the Alaafin of Oyo was elected or chosen by a group known as the
(a) bales         (b) obas
(c) ogboni      (d) oyomesi

35. Among the Yoruba, the presentation of parrot egg to the Oba indicates
(a) outright rejection by his subject
(b) acceptance of royal order
(c) obedience and homage to the king
(d) prayer for long life for the king

36. Which of the following was the most senior official under the British colonial administration? The
(a) district officer
(b) ciscana governor
(c) governor
(d) president

37. Which of the following countries popularized the use of the indirect rule by the British?
(a) Nigeria
(b) Ghana
(c) Sierra Leone
(d) Gambia

38. Which of the following countries was a former French territory in west Africa
(a) Gambia        (b) Ghana
(c) Liberia          (d) Senegal

39. The pattern of rule by the French in her west African colonies was highly
(a) centralized          (b) decentralized
(c) proportional       (d) consultative

40. The French policy of assimilation was based on the idea that the African culture was
(a) expensive        (b) unwritten
(c) inferior            (d) elaborate

41. All the following were frontline fighters for Nigeria independence except
(a) Obafemi Awolowo
(b) Nnamdi Azikiwe
(c) Lateef Jakande
(d) Aminu Kano

42. The national congress of British west Africa (NCBWA) was founded in
(a) Sierra Leone
(b) Liberia
(c) Ghana
(d) Nigeria

43. The national congress to British west Africa was founded in 1919 by
(a) Kobino Sekyi
(b) J. B Danquah
(c) Mensah Sarbah
(d) Caseley Hayford

44. The pan African movement emerges as a result of
(a) African cultural heritage
(b) European racial domination
(c) the formation of Africa union
(d) the growth of socialism in Europe

45. Proto nationalism movement was a movement limited to the
(a) immediate end to colonialism
(b) reform of politics close and respect for African
(c) religion
(d) western education

46. The founder and editor of the West Africa pilot was
(a) Herbert Macaulay
(b) Ernest Okoli
(c) Fenii Awolowo
(d) Nnamdi Azikiwe

47. Nationalism in British west Africa aimed at
(a) governing independence
(b) abolishing chieftaincy
(a) collecting revenue
(d) constructing roads

48. Voting started in Nigeria in 1923 because the Clifford constitution of 1922 granted
(a) decolonization
(b) independence
(c) an elective principles
(d) self government

49. The first political party in Nigeria was formed after the introduction of the
(a) Richard constitution
(b) Clifford constitution
(c) Macpherson constitution
(d) Lyttleton constitution

50. Colonial constitution were always
(a) confederal       (b) federal
(c) written             (d) flexible

51. Nigeria was formally divided into three regions under the constitution of
(a) 1922           (b) 1946
(c) 1951           (d) 1954

52. The legislative council under the 1922 constitution in Nigeria has a total of
(a) 40 members
(b) 46 members
(c) 408 members
(d) 50 members

53. The legislative council was changed to the house of representative under whose constitution
(a) Clifford constitution 1922
(b) Richard constitution 1946
(c) Macpherson constitution of 1951
(d) Lyttleton constitution 1954

54. Which of the constitutions changes elective council to the council of minister
(a) Macpherson constitution
(a) Clifford constitution
(c) Richard constitution
(d) Lyttleton constitution

55. Who laid the foundation of federalism in Nigeria?
(a) Lugard constitution
(b) Clifford constitution
(c) Richard constitution
(d) Lyttleton constitution

56. Who first practiced federal constitution in Nigeria?
(a) Clifford constitution
(b) Lyttleton constitution
(c) Richard constitution
(d) Macpherson constitution

57. Which of the constitution provided the office of the speaker and the deputy speaker?
(a) Richard constitution
(b) Clifford constitution
(c) Lyttleton constitution
(d) James Robertson constitution

58. The independent constitution practice _______________ system of government
(a) parliamentary
(b) unitary
(c) confederal
(d) monarchy

59. The first executive president of Nigeria was
(a) Sir Tafawa Balewa
(b) Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
(c) Alhaji Shehu Shagari
(d) Alhaji Amino Kano

60. The 1979 constitution adopted _______________ system of government
(a) parliamentary
(b) commissioner of political
(c) federal
(d) unitary

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SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer question 1 and any other two questions

1. Define the term nationalism
b. Is nationalism a blessing or a curse? Justify your answer with four (4) point

2. Briefly explain any five (5) external factors that loud the growth of nationalism in west Africa

3. Highlight any five (5) features of Clifford constitution of 1922

4. Briefly describe any five (5) main features of independence constitution of 1960

5. Describe the formation pan Africanism
b. outline four (4) achievement pan Africanism

Answers to Government Exam Questions for SS2 Third Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of Government exam questions for SS2 Third term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective section of Government Exam Questions for SS2 Third term. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any questions you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to Section B (Theory)

1. Define the term nationalism
b. Is nationalism a blessing or a curse? Justify your answer with four (4) points

a. Nationalism is the strong feeling of love, loyalty, and devotion that individuals have for their country. It is the desire of people who share common culture, history, language, or territory to govern themselves and promote their national interest.

b. Nationalism is a blessing. This can be justified with the following points:

1. It promotes unity and togetherness among citizens who share a common identity and culture.
2. Ït inspires people to fight for independence from foreign domination or colonial rule.
3. It leads to self-determination and national pride in the management of a country’s affairs.
4. It encourages patriotism, which motivates citizens to contribute to the development of their country.

2. Briefly explain any five (5) external factors that led to the growth of nationalism in West Africa

1. Colonial rule: Harsh and exploitative colonial policies made Africans realize the need for self-government.
2. World War II: The war exposed Africans to new ideas about freedom and democracy, and many fought alongside Europeans only to return and still face oppression.
3. Education abroad: West Africans who studied in Europe and America came back with ideas of nationalism and self-rule.
4. Pan-African movement: This movement encouraged Africans to unite and fight against colonial rule.
5. Independence of India: India’s independence from Britain in 1947 served as a source of inspiration to African nationalists.

3. Highlight any five (5) features of Clifford Constitution of 1922

1. It introduced the elective principle in Nigeria for the first time.
2. It established a legislative council for the colony of Lagos and Southern Nigeria.
3. Only male British subjects and Nigerians with income of £100 per year could vote.
4. It created political awareness and led to the formation of the first political party in Nigeria—the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP).
5. It excluded the Northern region from the legislative council.

4. Briefly describe any five (5) main features of Independence Constitution of 1960

1. Nigeria became a sovereign and independent nation on October 1, 1960.
2. The Queen of England remained the ceremonial Head of State and was represented by a Governor-General.
3. The Prime Minister was the Head of Government with executive powers.
4. The constitution adopted the parliamentary system of government.
5. It guaranteed fundamental human rights of Nigerian citizens.

5. Describe the formation of Pan-Africanism
b. Outline four (4) achievements of Pan-Africanism

a. Pan-Africanism was formed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by people of African descent in the diaspora, especially in the United States and the Caribbean. It was a response to racism, colonialism, and the oppression of Black people worldwide. Leaders like W.E.B. Du Bois and Henry Sylvester Williams were pioneers of the movement. The first Pan-African Congress was held in 1900 in London.

b. Achievements of Pan-Africanism include:

1. It promoted unity among African nations and people of African descent worldwide.
2. It helped in the fight against colonialism and contributed to the independence of many African countries.
3. Īt led to the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963.
4. It created awareness of African culture, heritage, and pride among Africans at home and in the diaspora.

How to Pass Government Exam Questions for SS2 Third Term

Passing your Government exam questions for SS2 Third term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

1. Study Your Notes Regularly: Review all your class notes, handouts, and textbooks. Focus on understanding key concepts like constitutions, arms of government, types of political systems, and historical developments in Nigerian government.
2. Know the Definitions and Key Terms: Government has many technical terms. Learn definitions of terms like democracy, constitution, separation of powers, federalism, etc., and be able to explain them clearly.
3. Practice Past Questions: Get past exam questions for SS2 Government and practice them. This helps you to get familiar with the exam pattern and improve your speed and accuracy.
4. Understand the Differences Between Similar Concepts: Be able to distinguish between related topics such as delegated legislation and separation of power, unitary and federal systems, and civil service and public corporation.
5. Pay Attention to Essay Questions: Government exams usually contain essay questions. Practice writing short, clear, and well-organized answers. Use bullet points or numbering where necessary to make your points stand out.
6. Follow Current Affairs: Stay informed about current political events and government actions in Nigeria. This will help you relate your answers to real-life examples when necessary.
7. Join Group Discussions: Studying with classmates allows you to share knowledge, explain difficult topics to each other, and test yourself by answering mock questions.
8. Ask Questions in Class: If there’s anything you don’t understand, ask your teacher for clarification. Don’t assume or guess in the exam hall.
9. Organize Your Time: Create a personal study timetable and stick to it. Divide your reading time across topics and revise regularly.
10. Stay Confident and Pray: Finally, trust in your preparation, avoid fear, and pray for wisdom and understanding before your exams.

With these tips and consistent effort, you will be well prepared to pass your Government exam in SS2 Third Term.

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