POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2023 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of federal character in Nigeria's constitution is aimed at promoting which of the following?
A. Regional balance
Correct B. Ethnic balance
C. Religious balance
D. Geographical balance

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote free movement of goods and services
B. To promote free movement of people and services
Correct C. To promote economic integration and cooperation
D. To promote political integration and cooperation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The concept of separation of powers in Nigeria's constitution is aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one person or group. Which of the following is a key feature of the separation of powers?
Correct A. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches are separate and independent
B. The executive branch has the power to appoint judges
C. The legislative branch has the power to appoint judges
D. The judicial branch has the power to appoint judges

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The concept of federalism in Nigeria's constitution is aimed at promoting regional autonomy and self-governance. Which of the following is a key feature of federalism?
A. The federal government has the power to make laws on all matters
B. The states have the power to make laws on all matters
Correct C. The federal government and states have concurrent powers
D. The federal government has the power to appoint state governors

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The concept of local government in Nigeria's constitution is aimed at promoting grassroots development and participation. Which of the following is a key feature of local government?
A. Local governments have the power to make laws on all matters
B. Local governments have the power to collect taxes and fees
Correct C. Local governments have the power to provide basic services such as healthcare and education
D. Local governments have the power to appoint state governors

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
In the context of pre-colonial administration in West Africa, what was the primary function of the 'Asantehene' in the Ashanti Empire?
Correct A. To collect taxes and tributes from subject states
B. To serve as a mediator in disputes between neighboring kingdoms
C. To oversee the construction of infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges
D. To provide military support to neighboring kingdoms

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a constitutional democracy is often attributed to which Enlightenment thinker?
A. John Locke
B. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Correct C. Montesquieu
D. Immanuel Kant

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
In the context of public administration, what is the primary difference between a 'bureaucratic' and a 'patrimonial' system of governance?
A. Bureaucratic systems are more decentralized, while patrimonial systems are more centralized
Correct B. Bureaucratic systems are more focused on meritocracy, while patrimonial systems are more focused on patronage
C. Bureaucratic systems are more concerned with efficiency, while patrimonial systems are more concerned with equity
D. Bureaucratic systems are more prone to corruption, while patrimonial systems are more prone to nepotism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The concept of 'social contract' in political philosophy is often associated with which of the following thinkers?
A. Thomas Hobbes
B. John Locke
Correct C. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D. Immanuel Kant

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
In the context of local government, what is the primary function of a 'ward council' in a decentralized system?
Correct A. To provide representation for the interests of local communities
B. To oversee the implementation of national policies at the local level
C. To collect taxes and tributes from local residents
D. To provide social services such as healthcare and education

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In a presidential system of government, what is the primary function of the legislative branch?
Correct A. To make laws
B. To appoint the president
C. To serve as the head of state
D. To oversee the executive branch

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A political party's platform is a statement of its
A. goals and objectives
B. ideology and values
Correct C. candidates and policies
D. membership and structure

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The concept of separation of powers is based on the idea that
A. power should be concentrated in the hands of one person
Correct B. power should be divided among three branches of government
C. power should be exercised by a single institution
D. power should be exercised by a council of elders

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
In a federal system of government, what is the primary function of the federal government?
A. To make laws for the states
Correct B. To provide a common defense for the states
C. To regulate commerce among the states
D. To provide a common currency for the states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The concept of checks and balances is based on the idea that
A. each branch of government should have absolute power
Correct B. each branch of government should have some power, but not absolute power
C. each branch of government should be able to override the decisions of the other branches
D. each branch of government should be able to appoint the members of the other branches

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The concept of checks and balances in a democratic system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive?
Correct A. The legislature's power to impeach the president
B. The judiciary's power to declare laws unconstitutional
C. The power of the executive to appoint judges
D. The power of the executive to dissolve the legislature

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The United Nations has five permanent members on its Security Council. Which of the following is a characteristic of these permanent members?
Correct A. They have veto power over all Security Council decisions
B. They are responsible for providing military personnel for UN peacekeeping missions
C. They are required to contribute a certain percentage of the UN's budget
D. They have the power to appoint the UN Secretary-General

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The concept of federalism in Nigeria is based on the principle of shared powers between the federal government and the states. Which of the following is an example of a power shared between the federal government and the states?
A. The power to collect taxes
B. The power to regulate commerce
Correct C. The power to provide education
D. The power to provide healthcare

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The concept of separation of powers in a democratic system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is an example of a power that is separated between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?
Correct A. The power to declare laws unconstitutional
B. The power to appoint judges
C. The power to regulate commerce
D. The power to provide education

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The concept of electoral systems in Nigeria is based on the principle of free and fair elections. Which of the following is an example of an electoral system used in Nigeria?
Correct A. First-past-the-post
B. Proportional representation
C. Mixed-member proportional
D. Single transferable vote

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In a democratic system, what is the primary source of legitimacy for a government?
Correct A. The people
B. The constitution
C. The monarch
D. The military

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A country with a presidential system of government has a president who serves as both the head of state and the head of government. What is the name of this system?
A. Parliamentary system
B. Constitutional monarchy
Correct C. Presidential system
D. Authoritarian regime

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
A country's foreign policy is guided by the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. What is the name of this principle?
A. Realism
B. Idealism
Correct C. Non-interference
D. Multilateralism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
A government that exercises control over all aspects of society, including the economy, media, and individual freedoms, is an example of what type of government?
A. Democracy
Correct B. Authoritarian regime
C. Constitutional monarchy
D. Theocracy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A country's human rights record is evaluated based on its adherence to international human rights treaties and conventions. What is the name of this process?
Correct A. Human rights audit
B. Human rights monitoring
C. Human rights reporting
D. Human rights evaluation

Correct Answer: A

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