Practice post utme al-hikmah university government 2022 Past Questions

Question 1

The concept of 'Westphalian sovereignty' is most closely associated with which of the following historical events?

A. The Congress of Vienna

Correct B. The Treaty of Westphalia

C. The Berlin Conference

D. The League of Nations

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

In the context of Public Administration, what is the primary function of the 'Bureau of Public Enterprises'?

A. To regulate the activities of private enterprises

Correct B. To oversee the privatization of state-owned enterprises

C. To provide technical assistance to government agencies

D. To conduct research on public policy issues

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

The concept of 'subsidiarity' in Local Government is most closely associated with which of the following principles?

A. The principle of decentralization

B. The principle of federalism

Correct C. The principle of subsidiarity

D. The principle of devolution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

The 'Rule of Law' is most closely associated with which of the following principles?

A. The principle of separation of powers

B. The principle of judicial independence

Correct C. The principle of the rule of law

D. The principle of human rights

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5

The 'forms of government' can be classified into which of the following categories?

A. Monarchy, Oligarchy, and Democracy

B. Aristocracy, Plutocracy, and Theocracy

C. Democracy, Oligarchy, and Autocracy

Correct D. Monarchy, Republic, and Confederacy

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6

Analyze the implications of the 1963 Republican Constitution on the development of Nigeria's federal system of government.

A. The constitution strengthened the federal system by creating more states.

B. The constitution weakened the federal system by concentrating power in the hands of the president.

Correct C. The constitution maintained the existing federal system with minimal changes.

D. The constitution abolished the federal system and replaced it with a unitary system.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

Using the concept of social contract, explain the relationship between the government and the citizens in a democratic society.

A. The government has absolute power over the citizens.

B. The citizens have absolute power over the government.

C. The government and citizens have a mutually beneficial relationship.

Correct D. The government is responsible for protecting the citizens' rights and freedoms.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8

Explain the concept of federal character in Nigeria's federal system of government.

A. Federal character refers to the distribution of power and resources among the states.

B. Federal character refers to the representation of all ethnic groups in the government.

C. Federal character refers to the promotion of national unity and integration.

Correct D. Federal character refers to the protection of the rights and interests of minority groups.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

Using the concept of separation of powers, explain the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in Nigeria.

A. The legislative branch has absolute power over the executive and judicial branches.

B. The executive branch has absolute power over the legislative and judicial branches.

C. The judicial branch has absolute power over the legislative and executive branches.

Correct D. The three branches have equal power and are independent of each other.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

Explain the concept of electoral college in the United States and its implications for the presidential election.

A. The electoral college system ensures that the president is elected by popular vote.

B. The electoral college system ensures that the president is elected by a majority vote in Congress.

Correct C. The electoral college system ensures that the president is elected by a combination of popular vote and electoral votes.

D. The electoral college system has been abolished in the United States.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

The concept of 'checks and balances' in a system of government is most closely associated with which of the following international organizations?

A. United Nations

Correct B. African Union

C. European Union

D. Commonwealth of Nations

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

The pre-colonial administration in West Africa was characterized by the existence of which of the following?

A. Feudalism

B. Slavery

Correct C. Chieftaincy

D. Monarchy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

The concept of 'separation of powers' in a system of government is most closely associated with which of the following?

A. Constitutional Monarchy

B. Parliamentary System

Correct C. Presidential System

D. Federal System

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

The 'Constitutionalism' in a system of government is most closely associated with which of the following?

A. Rule of Law

B. Separation of Powers

C. Checks and Balances

Correct D. Constitutional Monarchy

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15

The 'Forms of Government' in a system of government is most closely associated with which of the following?

A. Constitutional Monarchy

B. Parliamentary System

C. Presidential System

Correct D. Federal System

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16

The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss the relationship between these two concepts, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.

A. Constitutionalism is a means of ensuring that the rule of law is upheld, while the rule of law is a means of ensuring that constitutionalism is upheld.

B. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme, while the rule of law is a system of government where the law is supreme.

C. Constitutionalism is a means of limiting the power of the government, while the rule of law is a means of ensuring that the government acts in accordance with the law.

Correct D. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme, while the rule of law is a system of government where the law is supreme, but with a focus on individual rights.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17

The concept of power is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of power, using examples from the Nigerian context.

A. Power can be divided into three types: legislative, executive, and judicial.

B. Power can be divided into two types: formal and informal.

Correct C. Power can be divided into four types: coercive, remunerative, expert, and institutional.

D. Power can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18

The concept of legitimacy is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of legitimacy, using examples from the Nigerian context.

Correct A. Legitimacy can be divided into three types: moral, legal, and political.

B. Legitimacy can be divided into two types: formal and informal.

C. Legitimacy can be divided into four types: coercive, remunerative, expert, and institutional.

D. Legitimacy can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

The concept of authority is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of authority, using examples from the Nigerian context.

A. Authority can be divided into three types: legitimate, coercive, and remunerative.

B. Authority can be divided into two types: formal and informal.

Correct C. Authority can be divided into four types: expert, institutional, coercive, and remunerative.

D. Authority can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20

The concept of separation of powers is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of separation of powers, using examples from the Nigerian context.

Correct A. Separation of powers can be divided into three types: legislative, executive, and judicial.

B. Separation of powers can be divided into two types: formal and informal.

C. Separation of powers can be divided into four types: coercive, remunerative, expert, and institutional.

D. Separation of powers can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

The concept of checks and balances is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of checks and balances, using examples from the Nigerian context.

Correct A. Checks and balances can be divided into three types: legislative, executive, and judicial.

B. Checks and balances can be divided into two types: formal and informal.

C. Checks and balances can be divided into four types: coercive, remunerative, expert, and institutional.

D. Checks and balances can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

The concept of federalism is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of federalism, using examples from the Nigerian context.

Correct A. Federalism can be divided into three types: unitary, confederal, and federal.

B. Federalism can be divided into two types: formal and informal.

C. Federalism can be divided into four types: coercive, remunerative, expert, and institutional.

D. Federalism can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The concept of democracy is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of democracy, using examples from the Nigerian context.

A. Democracy can be divided into three types: direct, representative, and participatory.

B. Democracy can be divided into two types: formal and informal.

C. Democracy can be divided into four types: coercive, remunerative, expert, and institutional.

D. Democracy can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 24

The concept of 'checks and balances' in a democratic system is best exemplified by the separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this system?

A. Each branch has the power to veto the decisions of the other two branches.

Correct B. The legislative branch has the power to declare war without the consent of the other two branches.

C. The executive branch has the power to appoint judges without the consent of the legislative branch.

D. The judicial branch has the power to impeach members of the other two branches.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

The concept of 'separation of powers' in a democratic system is best exemplified by the division of authority between the national and state governments. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?

A. The national government has the power to declare war without the consent of the state governments.

Correct B. The state governments have the power to declare war without the consent of the national government.

C. The national government has the power to appoint judges without the consent of the state governments.

D. The state governments have the power to impeach members of the national government.

Correct Answer: B

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