Practice post utme futa government 2018 Past Questions

Question 1

In a federal system of government, which of the following is a characteristic of the relationship between the central government and the constituent units?

A. The central government has absolute authority over the constituent units.

B. The constituent units have absolute authority over the central government.

C. The central government and the constituent units share powers and responsibilities.

D. The central government has no authority over the constituent units.

Question 2

The concept of Public Administration refers to the implementation of government policies and programs. Which of the following is a characteristic of Public Administration?

A. It is a private sector activity

B. It is a non-profit activity

C. It involves the implementation of government policies

D. It is a voluntary activity

Question 3

The concept of constitutionalism is central to the Nigerian political system. Explain the principles of constitutionalism and its significance in Nigeria.

A. Constitutionalism is the practice of following the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

B. Constitutionalism is the practice of ignoring the Constitution and following the whims of the government.

C. Constitutionalism is the practice of amending the Constitution at will.

D. Constitutionalism is the practice of abolishing the Constitution altogether.

Question 4

The concept of checks and balances in a constitutional democracy is designed to prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive?

A. The power of the legislature to impeach the president

B. The power of the judiciary to declare laws passed by the legislature as unconstitutional

C. The power of the executive to appoint judges to the judiciary

D. The power of the legislature to declare war without the consent of the executive

Question 5

The 'Electoral System' in Nigeria is best described as:

A. A system where voters directly elect their representatives

B. A system where voters indirectly elect their representatives

C. A system where the government appoints representatives

D. A system where the military appoints representatives

Question 6

The doctrine of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutional government. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the separation of powers?

A. Concentration of power in one branch of government

B. Checks and balances among the branches

C. Independence of the judiciary

D. Separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

Question 7

The concept of legitimacy in political science refers to the acceptance of a political system or institution by the people. Which of the following is a factor that contributes to the legitimacy of a political system?

A. Economic development

B. Social justice

C. Cultural homogeneity

D. Historical continuity

Question 8

In a federal system of government, power is divided between the central government and the constituent units. Which of the following is an advantage of federalism?

A. Promotes National Unity

B. Encourages Economic Development

C. Fosters Regional Autonomy

D. Enhances National Security

Question 9

The concept of checks and balances in a political system refers to the mechanisms that prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive branch?

A. The power of the legislative branch to impeach the president

B. The power of the judicial branch to declare laws unconstitutional

C. The power of the executive branch to veto laws passed by the legislative branch

D. The power of the president to appoint judges to the supreme court

Question 10

The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the acceptance of authority by the people. Which of the following is a factor that contributes to the legitimacy of a government?

A. Economic Prosperity

B. Social Justice

C. Popular Participation

D. Military Strength

Question 11

The concept of electoral systems in democratic governance refers to the methods used to elect representatives to office. Which of the following is an example of a proportional representation electoral system?

A. First-past-the-post

B. Single transferable vote

C. Mixed-member proportional

D. Majority system

Question 12

The concept of 'Constitutionalism' in Nigeria's political system is best described as:

A. A system where the Constitution is supreme and takes precedence over all other laws

B. A system where the Constitution is flexible and can be amended easily

C. A system where the Constitution is rigid and difficult to amend

D. A system where the Constitution is irrelevant and has no impact on governance

Question 13

In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is the prime minister. Which of the following is a characteristic of a parliamentary system?

A. Separation of Powers

B. Executive Dominance

C. Legislative Supremacy

D. Cabinet Responsibility

Question 14

The concept of pressure groups in the context of political science refers to organizations that seek to influence public policy. Which of the following is an example of a pressure group?

A. A political party

B. A trade union

C. A non-governmental organization (NGO)

D. A government agency

Question 15

The concept of Pre-colonial Administration refers to the system of government that existed in Africa before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following is a characteristic of pre-colonial administration in Africa?

A. Pre-colonial administration was characterized by the presence of a strong central government.

B. Pre-colonial administration was characterized by the presence of a weak central government.

C. Pre-colonial administration was characterized by the presence of a decentralized system of government.

D. Pre-colonial administration was characterized by the absence of a system of government.

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