Hello, students!
My name is Sunday, and in today’s tutorial, I’ll be guiding you through some of the top NECO Government past questions. These are highly likely to be repeated or restructured in your upcoming 2025 examination.
So let’s jump right into the most examinable topics, questions, and correct answer breakdowns.
You can watch the full class in the video below:
Question 1: What is the Primary Function of a Constitution?
Options:
A) Determine the ruling party
B) Guarantee individual freedom
C) Establish a national religion
D) Fix prices of commodities
E) Limit foreign relations
Correct Answer: B) Guarantee individual freedom
Explanation: The keyword here is “primary”, which means the most important. The main aim of a constitution is to ensure the freedom and rights of individuals in a country are protected.
Question 2: Who Popularized the Principle of Separation of Powers?
Options:
A) Jim Bordon
B) Karl Marx
C) Charles Baron de Montesquieu
D) Plato
E) Aristotle
Correct Answer: C) Charles Baron de Montesquieu
Explanation: Although other thinkers like Plato and Aristotle discussed governance structures, Montesquieu is widely credited with popularizing the idea of separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judiciary arms.
Question 3: Bicameral Legislature Refers To?
Options:
A) Single-chamber legislature
B) Military rule
C) Two legislative chambers
D) Two-party system
E) Decentralized authority
Correct Answer: C) Two legislative chambers
Explanation: The prefix “bi” means two. Hence, a bicameral legislature is a system of government in which the legislature consists of two chambers — often the upper house and the lower house.
Question 4: Who Makes Delegated Legislation?
Options:
A) The Judiciary
B) Traditional rulers
C) Individuals
D) Appointed bodies under powers given by Parliament
E) Religious institutions
Correct Answer: D) Appointed bodies under powers given by Parliament
Explanation: Delegated legislation refers to laws made by persons or bodies other than the legislature, under authority granted by Parliament. These appointed bodies act on behalf of the legislature but their laws are still supervised and approved by Parliament.
Question 5: A Bill Becomes Law When It Is?
Options:
A) Published in a newspaper
B) Signed by the Chief Justice
C) Approved by the President
D) Passed by the Judiciary
E) Debated on the television
Correct Answer: C) Approved by the President
Explanation: After passing through various stages in the legislative process — first reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading — a bill finally becomes law when it receives presidential assent.
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Final Tips for NECO Government Exam
- Focus on core political terms like constitution, legislature, and governance.
- Memorize important political philosophers and their contributions.
- Understand the legislative process — from a bill to a law.
- Know the functions of government organs and their separation of powers.
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