POST UTME EKSU 2025 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of authority in public administration refers to the right to make decisions and take actions. Which of the following is a type of authority that is based on the possession of a legitimate position?
A. Legitimate authority
B. Expert authority
C. Coercive authority
D. Referent authority
Question 2
In a parliamentary system of government, what is the role of the prime minister?
A. To serve as the head of the executive branch
B. To serve as the head of the legislative branch
C. To serve as the head of the judicial branch
D. To serve as the leader of the majority party
Question 3
What is the term for the process by which a country's government is divided into separate branches?
A. Separation of powers
B. Division of government
C. Branching of government
D. Fragmentation of government
Question 4
The concept of checks and balances in a democratic system is rooted in the idea of preventing the concentration of power in the hands of a single institution. Which of the following best describes the separation of powers in a federal system?
A. Separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
B. Separation of powers between the federal government and the states
C. Separation of powers between the president and the congress
D. Separation of powers between the executive and judicial branches
Question 5
In a federal system of government, what is the primary function of the upper house of the legislature?
A. To represent the interests of the federal government
B. To represent the interests of the states
C. To represent the interests of the citizens
D. To represent the interests of the president
Question 6
The concept of power in public administration refers to the ability of individuals or groups to influence the behavior of others. Which of the following is a type of power that is based on the possession of resources?
A. Legitimate power
B. Expert power
C. Coercive power
D. Referent power
Question 7
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has a unique economic integration strategy that aims to promote regional cooperation and economic development. Which of the following best describes the ECOWAS's economic integration strategy?
A. The ECOWAS's economic integration strategy is based on a free trade area
B. The ECOWAS's economic integration strategy is based on a customs union
C. The ECOWAS's economic integration strategy is based on a common market
D. The ECOWAS's economic integration strategy is based on a single currency
Question 8
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of the country's transition to democracy. Discuss the key features of the 1999 Constitution and its impact on governance in Nigeria.
A. The 1999 Constitution has strengthened the executive branch of government in Nigeria.
B. The 1999 Constitution has weakened the executive branch of government in Nigeria.
C. The 1999 Constitution has had no impact on the executive branch of government in Nigeria.
D. The 1999 Constitution has had a mixed impact on the executive branch of government in Nigeria.
Question 9
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. If the current is 2.0 A and the resistance is 10.0 ohms, what is the voltage across the circuit?
A. 10.0 V
B. 20.0 V
C. 30.0 V
D. 40.0 V
Question 10
The concept of human rights in Nigeria is rooted in the country's constitutional and international obligations. Discuss the key features of human rights in Nigeria and their implications for governance.
A. Human rights in Nigeria are guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution and international human rights instruments.
B. Human rights in Nigeria are not guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution and international human rights instruments.
C. Human rights in Nigeria are guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution but not by international human rights instruments.
D. Human rights in Nigeria are guaranteed by international human rights instruments but not by the 1999 Constitution.
Question 11
The diagram below shows a simple optical setup. If the focal length of the lens is 10.0 cm and the object distance is 20.0 cm, what is the image distance?
A. 10.0 cm
B. 20.0 cm
C. 30.0 cm
D. 40.0 cm
Question 12
The rule of law is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the rule of law?
A. The power of the government is unlimited
B. The government is above the law
C. The law applies equally to all citizens
D. The government can suspend the law in times of emergency
Question 13
What is the term for the process by which a country's constitution is amended?
A. Constitutional reform
B. Constitutional amendment
C. Constitutional revision
D. Constitutional interpretation
Question 14
In a presidential system of government, what is the role of the vice president?
A. To serve as the head of the executive branch
B. To serve as the head of the legislative branch
C. To serve as the head of the judicial branch
D. To serve as the president's deputy
Question 15
The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is rooted in the country's pre-colonial and colonial past. Discuss the impact of British colonial rule on the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
A. The British colonial rule led to the introduction of a parliamentary system of government in Nigeria.
B. The British colonial rule suppressed the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
C. The British colonial rule led to the creation of a federal system of government in Nigeria.
D. The British colonial rule had no impact on the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.

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