Practice Post UTME UI government 2025 Past Questions

Question 1

The concept of power in political science is often associated with the ability of an individual or group to influence the behavior of others. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of power?

A. Coercion

B. Legitimacy

C. Expertise

D. Influence

Question 2

The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) provides for the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission. Which of the following is a power of the National Human Rights Commission?

A. To investigate complaints of human rights violations

B. To prosecute individuals accused of human rights violations

C. To provide legal aid to individuals whose human rights have been violated

D. To provide compensation to individuals whose human rights have been violated

Question 3

The concept of 'Public Administration' in Nigeria's political system refers to:

A. The process of making laws and policies

B. The process of implementing laws and policies

C. The process of evaluating the effectiveness of laws and policies

D. The process of enforcing laws and policies

Question 4

The concept of constitutionalism is closely tied to the idea of governance. Discuss the role of the Nigerian Constitution in shaping governance in Nigeria.

A. The Nigerian Constitution has a limited role in shaping governance, focusing primarily on providing a framework for government.

B. The Nigerian Constitution has a significant role in shaping governance, shaping policies and implementing them.

C. The Nigerian Constitution has no role in shaping governance, as this is the responsibility of politicians.

D. The Nigerian Constitution has a role in shaping governance, but only in areas related to finance and budgeting.

Question 5

The concept of local government is closely tied to the idea of decentralization. Discuss the role of local governments in Nigeria, using examples from the 1999 Constitution.

A. Local governments have a limited role in governance, focusing primarily on providing basic services.

B. Local governments have a significant role in governance, shaping policies and implementing them.

C. Local governments have no role in governance, as this is the responsibility of state governments.

D. Local governments have a role in governance, but only in areas related to finance and budgeting.

Question 6

The concept of the rule of law in Nigeria's constitution is aimed at promoting the supremacy of the law. Which of the following best describes the principle of the rule of law?

A. The principle of the rule of law requires that all citizens be equal before the law

B. The principle of the rule of law requires that all citizens be treated fairly and without bias

C. The principle of the rule of law requires that all citizens be protected by the law

D. The principle of the rule of law requires that all citizens be accountable to the law

Question 7

The concept of local government refers to the administration of local affairs. Which of the following is a characteristic of local government?

A. It is based on coercion

B. It is based on consent

C. It is based on expertise

D. It is based on influence

Question 8

The concept of international law is based on the idea that states have obligations to each other. Which of the following is a characteristic of international law?

A. International law is based on the concept of state sovereignty

B. International law is based on the concept of state equality

C. International law is based on the concept of state obligations to each other

D. International law is based on the concept of state independence

Question 9

The concept of electoral systems is based on the idea of how citizens choose their representatives. Which of the following is a characteristic of a proportional representation system?

A. Each voter has one vote, and the candidate with the most votes wins

B. Each voter has one vote, and the candidate with the most votes wins a seat

C. Each voter has multiple votes, and the candidate with the most votes wins

D. Each voter has one vote, and the candidate with the most votes wins a seat, but with a threshold

Question 10

The concept of checks and balances is closely tied to the idea of governance. Discuss the role of checks and balances in Nigeria, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.

A. Checks and balances have a limited role in governance, focusing primarily on preventing the abuse of power.

B. Checks and balances have a significant role in governance, shaping policies and implementing them.

C. Checks and balances have no role in governance, as this is the responsibility of politicians.

D. Checks and balances have a role in governance, but only in areas related to finance and budgeting.

Question 11

The United Nations (UN) has been criticized for its inability to prevent humanitarian crises in various parts of the world. Discuss the role of the UN in preventing humanitarian crises, using examples from recent conflicts.

A. The UN has a clear mandate to prevent humanitarian crises, but lacks the resources to do so.

B. The UN has a limited role in preventing humanitarian crises, but can provide humanitarian aid in response to crises.

C. The UN has no role in preventing humanitarian crises, as this is the responsibility of individual states.

D. The UN has a significant role in preventing humanitarian crises, through its peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities.

Question 12

The concept of 'Constitutional Development' in Nigeria's political system refers to:

A. The process of creating a new constitution

B. The process of amending an existing constitution

C. The process of interpreting the meaning of a constitution

D. The process of enforcing the provisions of a constitution

Question 13

The diagram below represents a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will be the effect on the current flowing through the circuit?

A. The current will increase

B. The current will decrease

C. The current will remain the same

D. The current will become zero

Question 14

The concept of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Discuss the role of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in Nigeria, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.

A. The legislative branch has the power to make laws, while the executive branch has the power to enforce laws.

B. The executive branch has the power to make laws, while the legislative branch has the power to enforce laws.

C. The judicial branch has the power to make laws, while the legislative and executive branches have the power to enforce laws.

D. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches have equal powers, with no distinction between them.

Question 15

In the context of electoral systems and processes, what is the primary advantage of a proportional representation system?

A. It allows for the election of a single candidate to represent a constituency

B. It ensures that the number of seats won by a party is proportional to the number of votes it receives

C. It allows for the election of a president or prime minister through a separate ballot

D. It enables the use of a first-past-the-post system to determine the winner of a constituency

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