UTME 2021 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The second ballot is based on the principle that a successful candidate must obtain
Correct A. absolute majority
B. simple majority
C. forty percent of the votes
D. fifty percent of the votes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
Which of the following is the least democratic selection process?
A. First past the post system
B. Proportional representation
C. Indirect election
Correct D. Co-option

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
An indispensable aspect of the constitution of a democratic state is
A. press censorship
B. presidentialism
Correct C. fundamental human rights
D. socialist ideology

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A good democratic constitution should aspire to evolve the following Except
Correct A. a judiciary dependent on the executive
B. genuine and truly national political parties
C. a free and fair electoral system
D. the establishment of the principle of accountability for public officers

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
Which of the following is Not characteristic of democracy?
A. Popular sovereignty
B. Regular elections
C. Majority rule
Correct D. Limited franchise

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The principle of separation of powers is fundamental to the
A. parliamentary system
Correct B. presidential system
C. totalitarian system
D. federal system

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
Under socialism, the control of power resides with the
A. peasants
B. bourgeoisie
C. nobles
Correct D. proletariat

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
Marxism is directed against A. state ownership of the means of production
Correct B. materialism
C. the classless society
D. the proletariat

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The rule of law implies that
A. judges interpret the law
B. lawyers interpret the law
Correct C. everyone is subject to the law
D. the legislature makes the law

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A by-law is made by
A. parliament
B. congress
C. an electoral college
Correct D. the local government

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The notion of 'carpet-crossing' in a parliamentary democracy involves
A. crossing from the Lower House to Upper House
Correct B. changing party allegiance after election
C. opposing party discipline in parliament
D. resigning from parliament

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
In parliament, the most extensive amendment to a bill takes place at the
A. first reading
Correct B. committee stage
C. second reading
D. final stage

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A set of internalized norms which guides political action is called
A. power
Correct B. value
C. law
D. symbol

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
Freedom of speech in a democratic state is limited by
Correct A. law of sedition
B. law of trespass
C. press censorship
D. martial law

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France under the Balewa government over
A. the Algerian war of Independence
B. French policy in the Congo
Correct C. atomic tests in the Sahara
D. French involvement in Togolese politics

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The Obasanjo administration nationalized the assets of the British Petroleum over the British government's policy in
A. Kenya
Correct B. Zimbabwe
C. Angola
D. Boswana

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
Nigeria's foreign policy implementation is the responsibility of the
A. Department of Immigration
Correct B. Ministry of External Affairs
C. Nigerian Institute of International Affairs
D. Ministry of Budget and Planning

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The head of a Nigerian mission in a Commonwealth country is called
A. an Ambassador
B. a Consul-General
Correct C. a Bligh Commissioner
D. an Attache

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
Which of the following is NOT a statutory function of an embassy?
A. Issue of visas
B. Collection of information
Correct C. Espionage
D. Welfare of her citizens

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
ECOWAS is aimed at uniting the West African states
A. politically
B. socially
C. culturally
Correct D. economically

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
Which of the following countries pioneered the idea of ECOWAS alongside Nigeria?
A. Cote d'Ivoire
B. Mali
C. Liberia
Correct D. Togo

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
Which of these countries was not a foundation member of the Organisation of Africa Unity?
A. Ghana
B. Ethiopia
Correct C. Zimbabwe
D. Tanzania

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The United Nations was founded with the primary objective of
A. terminating colonialism in the world
B. ending the Second World War
Correct C. promoting world peace and security
D. uniting all nations into a world federation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The Nigerian Military Government launched the Second National Development plan in 1970 purposely
A. to develop all the disadvantaged states
B. to accelerate the development of the country
Correct C. for rapid economic and social development of the country after the civil war
D. to further the cause of a united, strong and self reliant nation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared to that of General Yakubu Gowon was the
A. inclusion of civilians as members
Correct B. exclusion of military governors from the council
C. inclusion of the Chief Justice as a member
D. the exclusion of the Inspector General of Police from the council

Correct Answer: B

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