POST UTME UI 2021 Government | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of foreign policy, what is the term for the practice of making decisions based on the interests of one's own country, rather than on moral or ethical considerations?
A. Realism
B. Idealism
C. Pragmatism
D. Nationalism
Question 2
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that was established in 1975. Which of the following best describes one of the main goals of ECOWAS?
A. To promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states.
B. To maintain regional peace and security, and to promote sustainable development.
C. To provide humanitarian aid and assistance to countries in need.
D. To promote cultural exchange and understanding among its member states.
Question 3
In the context of public administration, power refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others. What is the source of power in a bureaucratic organization?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial
D. Bureaucratic
Question 4
A diagram of a simple plant cell is shown below. What is the correct label for the component labeled 'A'?
A. Cell Wall
B. Nucleus
C. Mitochondria
D. Chloroplast
Question 5
The concept of power in political science is often associated with the ability of an individual or group to influence the behavior of others. However, this definition is incomplete. What is the additional element that is often included in the definition of power?
A. Authority
B. Legitimacy
C. Influence
D. Control
Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria introduced a presidential system of government. What is the primary advantage of this system?
A. Increased efficiency in governance
B. Enhanced protection of individual rights and freedoms
C. Improved responsiveness to citizen needs
D. Reduced accountability among government officials
Question 7
The concept of legitimacy in public administration is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of a government can be affected by the manner in which authority is exercised.
A. Legitimacy is not affected by the manner in which authority is exercised.
B. The legitimacy of a government can be affected by the manner in which authority is exercised, but only in cases of extreme abuse.
C. The legitimacy of a government is solely determined by the manner in which authority is exercised.
D. The legitimacy of a government is not related to the manner in which authority is exercised.
Question 8
The concept of federal character in Nigeria's Constitution aims to promote the representation of all ethnic groups in the country. Which of the following is a requirement for the implementation of this concept?
A. The creation of new states
B. The establishment of a national census
C. The allocation of resources to each state
D. The appointment of a federal character commission
Question 9
The concept of 'Rule of Law' in the context of colonial administration in Nigeria refers to the idea that the government and its institutions are accountable to the law and the people. Which of the following best describes the implications of this concept?
A. The government has absolute power and is not accountable to the people.
B. The government is accountable to the law and the people, and its actions are guided by the principles of justice and fairness.
C. The government has the power to make laws without consulting the people.
D. The government is not bound by the law and can act arbitrarily.
Question 10
The concept of Separation of Powers in Nigeria's Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of this separation?
A. Increased efficiency in governance
B. Reduced accountability among government officials
C. Enhanced protection of individual rights and freedoms
D. Improved responsiveness to citizen needs
Question 11
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the idea that a government derives its authority from the consent of the governed. Which of the following is a key factor in determining the legitimacy of a government?
A. The government's ability to maintain order and stability
B. The government's commitment to protecting individual rights and freedoms
C. The government's ability to provide economic prosperity and security
D. The government's ability to maintain a strong military presence
Question 12
In a federal system of government, what is the primary function of the federal government?
A. To make laws for the states
B. To appoint the governors of the states
C. To oversee the administration of justice in the states
D. To provide for the national defense
Question 13
The concept of pre-colonial administration in Africa refers to the systems of governance that existed before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following was a characteristic of pre-colonial administration in West Africa?
A. The use of written constitutions and formal laws
B. The presence of a strong centralized state with a professional bureaucracy
C. The use of traditional leaders and customary laws
D. The absence of any formal system of governance
Question 14
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to?
A. The right to govern
B. The power to govern
C. The authority to govern
D. The ability to govern
Question 15
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that aims to promote economic integration in West Africa. What is the primary objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote economic integration
B. To promote political integration
C. To promote cultural integration
D. To promote social integration

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