POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
What is the term for the process by which a government is changed from one party to another?
A. Regime Change
B. Coup d'Etat
C. Transition of Power
D. Regime Shift
Question 2
The concept of foreign policy is closely related to which of the following?
A. International relations
B. Diplomacy
C. Economic development
D. Security
Question 3
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a democratic system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is a key feature of this system?
A. Checks and balances
B. Independent judiciary
C. Separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches
D. Direct democracy
Question 4
The concept of human rights is closely related to which of the following?
A. Rule of law
B. Separation of powers
C. Independence of the judiciary
D. Accountability of the government
Question 5
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the acceptance of a political system or institution by the people as being rightful and just. Which of the following is a characteristic of a legitimate government?
A. It has the power to make laws without consulting the people.
B. It has the support and consent of the majority of the population.
C. It is based on the principles of democracy and human rights.
D. It is headed by a monarch who has absolute power.
Question 6
The concept of power in government refers to the ability of a person or institution to influence the behavior of others. Which of the following is an example of power in government?
A. The ability of a government to make laws without consulting the people.
B. The ability of a president to appoint judges to the supreme court.
C. The ability of a government to provide public goods and services.
D. The ability of a government to declare war without consulting the people.
Question 7
In the context of public administration, what is the term for the process of evaluating the effectiveness of a government program or policy?
A. Program evaluation
B. Policy analysis
C. Performance measurement
D. All of the above
Question 8
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the acceptance of a political system or institution by the people as being rightful and just. Which of the following is a characteristic of a legitimate government?
A. It has the power to make laws without consulting the people.
B. It has the support and consent of the majority of the population.
C. It is based on the principles of democracy and human rights.
D. It is headed by a monarch who has absolute power.
Question 9
The pre-colonial administration in Nigeria was based on which of the following?
A. Chieftaincy system
B. Monarchical system
C. Feudal system
D. Patrilineal system
Question 10
In a parliamentary system of government, what is the role of the monarch?
A. Head of State and Head of Government
B. Head of State only
C. Head of Government only
D. Neither Head of State nor Head of Government
Question 11
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is derived from which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. International Monetary Fund
Question 12
In a presidential system of government, what is the primary source of power for the executive branch?
A. The Constitution
B. The Legislature
C. The Judiciary
D. The People
Question 13
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is derived from which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. International Monetary Fund
Question 14
In the context of electoral systems, what is the primary function of a 'runoff election'?
A. To determine the winner of a close election
B. To allow voters to choose between two candidates
C. To provide a second chance for voters to cast their ballots
D. To prevent the election of a candidate with a minority of votes
Question 15
The United Nations (UN) is a global organization that promotes peace and security among its member states. Which of the following is a key principle of the UN Charter?
A. Sovereign equality of member states
B. Non-interference in domestic affairs
C. Collective security through military intervention
D. Economic sanctions against non-compliant states

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