GOVERNMENT
EXAMINATION SCHEME
There will be two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2, both of which must be taken. Papers 1 and 2 will
be composite and wlii be taken at one sitting.
PAPER 1: This will consist of fifty multiple-choice objective questions drawn from the
entire syllabus. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions in 1 hour
for 40 marks.
PAPER 2: This will be a two-hour essay type test consisting of two sections, Sections A and
B.
Section A: Elements of Government
Shall contain five questions out of which candidates shall be required to attempt
any two.
Section B: Political and Constitutional Developments in West Africa and
International Relations
Shall contain sets of five questions. Each set shall be on one member country.
Each candidate is to answer two questions chosen from the set on the country in
which he/she is taking the examination.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PAPER 1
(OBJECTIVE)
1. One merit of decentralization is that
A. decisions on local matters are made daily.
B. it is less expensive to operate.
C. decision-making at national level is enhanced.
D. at the local levels, decisions can be taken.
2. Political parties are formed in order to
A. make laws for the state.
B. educate citizens on political issues.
C. recruit labour union leaders.
D. appoint civil and public servants.