POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
In a foreign policy context, what is the term for a country's ability to influence the actions of other countries?
A. Power
B. Authority
C. Legitimacy
D. Influence
Question 2
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the number of voters and the number of votes cast in a presidential election. What is the y-intercept of the line?
A. 0
B. 10
C. 20
D. 30
Question 3
The concept of federalism in the Nigerian Constitution provides for a system of government in which power is divided between the federal government and the states. Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
A. A strong central government with significant powers
B. A system of government in which power is divided between the federal government and the states
C. A system of government in which the states have significant powers
D. A system of government in which the federal government has no powers
Question 4
What is the term for the process by which a country's government is divided into different branches or departments?
A. Separation of powers
B. Division of labor
C. Bureaucratic structure
D. Hierarchical organization
Question 5
The concept of federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Which of the following is an example of a federal system of government?
A. The government of the United States
B. The government of the United Kingdom
C. The government of France
D. The government of China
Question 6
The concept of federal character in the Nigerian Constitution provides for a system of government in which power is distributed among the different ethnic groups in the country. Which of the following is a characteristic of federal character?
A. A system of government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals
B. A system of government in which power is divided between the federal government and the states
C. A system of government in which power is exercised by elected representatives of the people
D. A system of government in which the federal government has no powers
Question 7
In a colonial administration context, what is the term for the system of government in which a country is ruled by a foreign power?
A. Colonialism
B. Imperialism
C. Feudalism
D. Absolutism
Question 8
The concept of public administration refers to the implementation of government policies and programs. Which of the following is an example of a public administration function?
A. Policy-making
B. Budgeting
C. Personnel management
D. Procurement
Question 9
The diagram below represents a political party's organizational structure. Which of the following is a characteristic of this structure?
A. Decentralized
B. Centralized
C. Hierarchical
D. Flat
Question 10
The concept of local government autonomy in the Nigerian Constitution provides for a system of government in which local governments have significant powers and autonomy. Which of the following is a characteristic of local government autonomy?
A. A system of government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals
B. A system of government in which power is divided between the federal government and the states
C. A system of government in which power is exercised by elected representatives of the people
D. A system of government in which the federal government has no powers
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 any one branch of government. Which of the following is NOT a check on the power of the Executive?
A. The power to appoint the head of the judiciary
B. The power to veto legislation
C. The power to dissolve the legislature
D. The power to appoint the head of the legislature
Question 12
The diagram below represents a system of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Constitutional Monarchy
C. Authoritarian Regime
D. Dictatorship
Question 13
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what is the voltage across the resistor?
A. 5.0 V
B. 10.0 V
C. 15.0 V
D. 20.0 V
Question 14
The diagram below shows a plant cell with a nucleus, mitochondria, and a cell wall. What is the function of the cell wall?
A. To provide structural support to the cell
B. To regulate the movement of materials in and out of the cell
C. To synthesize proteins
D. To store genetic information
Question 15
In a democratic system, what is the primary source of legitimacy for a government?
A. The people
B. The constitution
C. The monarch
D. The military

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