POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of
A. Authority
B. Power
Correct C. Legitimacy
D. Mandate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The diagram below represents a political party's organizational structure. Which of the following is a characteristic of this structure?
A. Decentralized
B. Centralized
Correct C. Hierarchical
D. Flat

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The concept of foreign policy is closely related to the idea of
Correct A. International Relations
B. Diplomacy
C. Foreign Aid
D. Global Governance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below represents a system of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
Correct A. Separation of Powers
B. Constitutional Monarchy
C. Authoritarian Regime
D. Dictatorship

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The concept of authority in government is closely related to the idea of
Correct A. Power
B. Legitimacy
C. Mandate
D. Influence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The concept of checks and balances in the separation of powers is designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Which of the following is an example of a check on the legislative branch?
A. The President's veto power
Correct B. The ability of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
C. The power of the executive branch to appoint federal judges
D. The ability of Congress to override a presidential veto

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The United Nations is an international organization that was established in the aftermath of World War II. What is the primary purpose of the UN?
A. To promote economic development and cooperation among its member states
Correct B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To protect human rights and promote social justice
D. To provide humanitarian aid and disaster relief

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
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?
Correct A. The government of the United States
B. The government of the United Kingdom
C. The government of France
D. The government of China

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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
Correct C. Personnel management
D. Procurement

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The concept of international relations refers to the interactions between states and other international actors. Which of the following is an example of an international organization?
Correct A. The United Nations
B. The European Union
C. The African Union
D. The Organization of American States

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of power. Discuss the relationship between power, authority, and legitimacy in the context of Nigeria's constitutional development.
A. Power is the ability to influence others, while authority is the right to make decisions.
Correct B. Legitimacy is the acceptance of a government's authority by its citizens.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Legitimacy is the ability of a government to enforce its decisions.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A diagram of a titration setup is shown below. If 25.0 mL of 0.100 M NaOH is added to 25.0 mL of 0.100 M HCl, what is the pH of the resulting solution?
Correct A. pH 7
B. pH 10
C. pH 12
D. pH 14

Correct Answer: A

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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
Correct B. 10.0 V
C. 15.0 V
D. 20.0 V

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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 slope of the line?
A. 2
Correct B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a plant cell with a nucleus, mitochondria, and a cell wall. What is the function of the cell wall?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a capacitor. If the capacitor is fully charged, what is the voltage across the resistor?
A. 5.0 V
Correct B. 10.0 V
C. 15.0 V
D. 20.0 V

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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?
Correct A. 0
B. 10
C. 20
D. 30

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a plant cell with a nucleus, mitochondria, and a cell wall. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
C. To regulate the movement of materials in and out of the cell
D. To provide structural support to the cell

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 19
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
Correct D. The power to appoint the head of the legislature

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The Nigerian Constitution provides for a system of government that is a combination of the presidential and parliamentary systems. Which of the following is a characteristic of the presidential system?
A. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
B. A strong prime minister who is the head of government
Correct C. A president who serves as both head of state and head of government
D. A bicameral legislature

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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
Correct 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

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The Nigerian Constitution provides for a system of local government that is based on the principle of grassroots democracy. Which of the following is a characteristic of local government in Nigeria?
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
Correct 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

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The concept of separation of powers in the Nigerian Constitution provides for a system of government in which power is divided between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Which of the following is a characteristic of the judicial branch?
A. The power to make laws
B. The power to enforce laws
Correct C. The power to interpret laws
D. The power to dissolve the legislature

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
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
Correct 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

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
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
Correct 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

Correct Answer: C

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