UTME 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
A court order directing a detainee to be brought to court is called
A. referendum
B. summons
C. injunction
Correct D. habeas corpus

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
To say that a country has a multi party system means that
A. there are only two political parties in existence
B. only two parties can contest elections
Correct C. the Constitution recognizes more than one party
D. more than one party should form the government at a time

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
Pressure groups are important because they
A. enjoy publicity
B. manage political crises for their members
C. sponsor candidates for election
Correct D. represent groups who may otherwise be ignored

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
A constituency is the same as
A. a local government area
B. a region in federal system of government
Correct C. an electoral district
D. any large town where people vote

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
In the British parliamentary system, if parliament passes a vote of no confidence in the government, the Prime Minister
A. must change some ministers
B. can ask the Queen to resign
Correct C. and his cabinet may feel obliged to resign
D. is not affected

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
Which of these is NOT method of election?
Correct A. Co-option
B. Second ballot
C. Proportional representation
D. Primary election

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
An unwritten Constitution is one where
A. no part of the Constitution is ever written down
Correct B. whole Constitution is not contained in anyone document
C. the Constitution is based on the wishes of the Prime Minister
D. the Constitution is based on what the Head of State demands

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A body of people and institutions that make and enforce laws for a particular society is called
Correct A. government
B. dictatorship
C. anarchy
D. totalitarianism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The idea of putting everyone under two levels of government at the same time is called
A. dual policy
B. dual mandate
C. dual citizenship
Correct D. federalism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
A Constitution refers to
A. any written legal document
Correct B. basic rules for conducting the affairs of any organization
C. the doctrine that the power of government must be limited
D. rules adopted in legislative procedures

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
While political parties aim at forming a government, pressure groups aim at
A. imposing military rule
B. causing social unrest
Correct C. influencing governmental decisions
D. controlling a nation's economy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
When the electorate vote for representatives who in turn vote on their behalf, we say it is
Correct A. an indirect election
B. an unfair election
C. a rigged election
D. a disputed election

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called a
Correct A. by-election
B. general election
C. referendum
D. plebiscite

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
Which of the following countries does NOT operate a federal constitution?
A. U.S.A
B. Canada
C. Nigeria
Correct D. France

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The major advantage of the secret ballot is that
A. it is faster than other systems
B. nobody can be prevented from voting
Correct C. it ensures the anonymity of each vote
D. losers can ask for another secret vote

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
Which of the statements is CORRECT about Proportional Representation?
A. It makes the assembly representative of all citizens.
B. It is simple to operate.
C. It preserves the two-party system.
Correct D. It gives the parties seat in proportion to their popular support.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
In a one-party State
A. there are no free citizens
B. communism is banned
C. the communist party is the only legal party
Correct D. the ruling party is the only legal party

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
A Cabinet system of government is practised in
Correct A. Britain and Canada
B. Nigeria
C. The Soviet Union
D. all European countries including Britain

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A party system made up of more than two parties may still not qualify for the title of a multi-party system when
A. the country in question has a unitary form of government
B. the country in question has a federal form of government
Correct C. the parties are not competitive
D. different parties are supported by distinct political interests

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A proclamation by the Head of State ending a session of parliament is called
A. a dissolution
B. an adjournment
Correct C. a prorogation
D. an abrogation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
In a simple majority electoral system the candidate that wins is the one who
Correct A. obtains the greatest number of votes cast
B. has spent the most amount of money
C. has travelled most widely in the country
D. is endorsed by the traditional rulers

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
An election conducted to fill a vacant post in a legislature is known as
A. a primary election
B. a general election
Correct C. a by-election
D. a referendum

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
Constitutionalism means
A. the constitution is largely made up to conventions
B. the constitution is not easy to amend
Correct C. the provision of the constitution are strictly adhered to
D. there is a constitutional Head of State

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
Which of these is NOT a member of the Judiciary
A. The Chief Justice
B. A High Court Judge
C. A magistrate
Correct D. A lawyer

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
A person who is disenfranchised is
A. allowed to be voted for
B. allowed to exercise his voting right
Correct C. not permitted to vote
D. allowed to nominate a candidate

Correct Answer: C

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