POST UTME RSU 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
In a federal system of government, what is the primary function of the legislative branch?
Correct A. To make laws
B. To appoint the head of state
C. To oversee the executive branch
D. To interpret laws

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A government has a mixed economy with a high level of state intervention. Which of the following best describes this economic system?
A. Capitalist
B. Socialist
Correct C. Mixed economy with state intervention
D. Communist

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A country has a presidential system of government. What is the role of the president in this system?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A government has a unicameral legislature. What is the main advantage of this system?
Correct A. Simpler decision-making process
B. Faster law-making process
C. Increased representation for minority groups
D. Reduced power for the executive branch

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A country has a parliamentary system of government. What is the role of the prime minister in this system?
A. Head of state and head of government
B. Head of state only
Correct C. Head of government only
D. Neither head of state nor head of government

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
In a system of government where the Constitution is supreme, and the judiciary has the power to declare laws and actions of the other branches unconstitutional, which of the following is a characteristic of the system?
A. Separation of powers
Correct B. Constitutional supremacy
C. Judicial review
D. Executive dominance

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A government that derives its power from the people and is characterized by the protection of individual rights and freedoms is known as?
A. Authoritarian
B. Totalitarian
Correct C. Democratic
D. Dictatorial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The concept of checks and balances in a system of government is designed to prevent any one branch from?
Correct A. Abusing its power
B. Ignoring the Constitution
C. Disregarding human rights
D. Ignoring the rule of law

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A constitution that is flexible and can be amended easily is known as?
A. Rigid
Correct B. Flexible
C. Unwritten
D. Enacted

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The principle of the rule of law is based on the idea that?
A. The government is above the law
Correct B. The law is above the government
C. The people are above the law
D. The law is irrelevant

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one person or institution. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Separation of powers
B. Independent judiciary
C. Federal character principle
Correct D. Executive presidency

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of the country's transition from a regional to a federal system of government. Which of the following was a key feature of this constitution?
A. Creation of more states
B. Introduction of a parliamentary system
C. Establishment of a federal character principle
Correct D. Abolition of the regional system

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The concept of 'subsidiarity' in the context of local government in Nigeria refers to the idea that decisions should be taken at the lowest level of government possible. Which of the following is a key principle of subsidiarity?
Correct A. Decentralization of power
B. Concentration of power
C. Participatory governance
D. Representative democracy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of the country's transition from a military to a democratic system of government. Which of the following is a key feature of this constitution?
Correct A. Creation of a presidential system
B. Introduction of a parliamentary system
C. Establishment of a federal character principle
D. Abolition of the regional system

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The concept of 'foreign policy' in the context of international relations refers to the actions and decisions of a country in relation to other countries. Which of the following is a key objective of foreign policy?
A. Promoting national security
B. Enhancing economic development
C. Protecting human rights
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The concept of 'Constitutionalism' in Nigeria is best described as:
Correct A. A system of government where the constitution is supreme and takes precedence over all other laws
B. A system of government where the constitution is flexible and can be amended easily
C. A system of government where the constitution is rigid and cannot be amended
D. A system of government where the constitution is not supreme and is subject to the whims of the ruling party

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The 'Pre-colonial Administration' in Nigeria was characterized by:
Correct A. A system of government where the king or emperor was the supreme ruler
B. A system of government where the people were free to govern themselves
C. A system of government where the British colonial powers were already in control
D. A system of government where the traditional rulers were subservient to the British colonial powers

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The 'Constitutional Development' in Nigeria has been influenced by the following factors:
Correct A. The British colonial powers, the traditional rulers, and the Nigerian people
B. The British colonial powers and the traditional rulers
C. The Nigerian people and the traditional rulers
D. The British colonial powers and the Nigerian people

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The 'Public Administration' in Nigeria is characterized by:
Correct A. A system of government where the public sector plays a dominant role
B. A system of government where the private sector plays a dominant role
C. A system of government where the public and private sectors play equal roles
D. A system of government where the public sector has no role

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The 'Local Government' in Nigeria is characterized by:
Correct A. A system of government where the local government has a lot of autonomy
B. A system of government where the local government has little autonomy
C. A system of government where the local government has no autonomy
D. A system of government where the local government has absolute power

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The 'Political Parties' in Nigeria are characterized by:
Correct A. A system of government where the political parties are very strong and influential
B. A system of government where the political parties are weak and not influential
C. A system of government where the political parties are neutral and not influential
D. A system of government where the political parties are banned

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The 'Pressure Groups' in Nigeria are characterized by:
Correct A. A system of government where the pressure groups are very strong and influential
B. A system of government where the pressure groups are weak and not influential
C. A system of government where the pressure groups are neutral and not influential
D. A system of government where the pressure groups are banned

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The 'Constitutions' in Nigeria are characterized by:
Correct A. A system of government where the constitution is supreme and takes precedence over all other laws
B. A system of government where the constitution is flexible and can be amended easily
C. A system of government where the constitution is rigid and cannot be amended
D. A system of government where the constitution is not supreme and is subject to the whims of the ruling party

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The 'Constitutionalism' in Nigeria is best described as:
Correct A. A system of government where the constitution is supreme and takes precedence over all other laws
B. A system of government where the constitution is flexible and can be amended easily
C. A system of government where the constitution is rigid and cannot be amended
D. A system of government where the constitution is not supreme and is subject to the whims of the ruling party

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
Analyze the impact of the 1963 Republican Constitution on the development of Nigeria's federal system of government. How did it address the issues of regionalism and the role of the federal government?
A. The 1963 Republican Constitution strengthened the federal government at the expense of regional autonomy.
Correct B. The constitution maintained a balance between regionalism and federalism, but ultimately favored regional autonomy.
C. The constitution introduced a new system of government that was more decentralized and gave greater powers to the regions.
D. The constitution did not address the issues of regionalism and the role of the federal government, and instead maintained the status quo.

Correct Answer: B

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