POST UTME IMS U 2024 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of public administration in Nigeria is closely related to the idea of which of the following?
A. Bureaucracy
B. Merit System
C. Civil Service
D. Public Service
Question 2
In a system of checks and balances, the legislative branch has the power to
A. appoint judges
B. declare war
C. approve presidential appointments
D. override presidential vetoes
Question 3
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following constitutional development processes?
A. Constitutional Conference
B. National Constitutional Assembly
C. Constitution Review Committee
D. Constitution Drafting Committee
Question 4
In a system of government where the power is divided among separate branches, which of the following is an example of a check on power?
A. The power to declare war.
B. The power to approve or reject legislation.
C. The power to appoint judges.
D. The power to negotiate treaties.
Question 5
In a unitary system, what is the primary function of the central government?
A. To provide a framework for national policy and legislation
B. To allocate resources and funds to the states
C. To regulate commerce and trade between states
D. To provide a common defense and foreign policy
Question 6
The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is based on the idea of limiting the power of government through a supreme law. Which of the following is a key feature of constitutionalism?
A. Concentration of power
B. Distribution of power
C. Limitation of power
D. Centralization of power
Question 7
The concept of public administration is closely tied to the idea of good governance. Discuss how public administration can contribute to good governance in Nigeria, specifically in relation to the principles of accountability and transparency.
A. Public administration can contribute to good governance in Nigeria through the establishment of a merit-based civil service system and the promotion of transparency and accountability.
B. Public administration cannot contribute to good governance in Nigeria, as it is a concept that is more relevant to international relations.
C. Public administration can contribute to good governance in Nigeria through the establishment of a presidential system of government and the promotion of transparency and accountability.
D. Public administration can contribute to good governance in Nigeria through the establishment of a parliamentary system of government and the promotion of transparency and accountability.
Question 8
The 1979 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was the first constitution to introduce which of the following features?
A. Federal Character Principle
B. Derivation Principle
C. Quota System
D. Federal Character Commission
Question 9
In a system of government where the power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or group, which of the following is a characteristic of authoritarian power?
A. It is based on the consent of the governed.
B. It is exercised in a way that is consistent with the principles of justice.
C. It is exercised in a way that is arbitrary and capricious.
D. It is exercised by a single individual or group.
Question 10
In a constitutional democracy, the separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches is designed to prevent
A. tyranny of the majority
B. abuse of power
C. judicial overreach
D. legislative gridlock
Question 11
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. What is the purpose of the resistor in this circuit?
A. To reduce the voltage in the circuit.
B. To increase the current in the circuit.
C. To regulate the flow of electrons in the circuit.
D. To generate electricity in the circuit.
Question 12
A diagram of a simple titration setup is shown below. What is the purpose of the burette in this setup?
A. To measure the volume of the solution being added.
B. To measure the volume of the solution being titrated.
C. To mix the solution being added with the solution being titrated.
D. To filter the solution being added.
Question 13
A government's human rights record is often influenced by its
A. economic interests
B. geopolitical position
C. cultural identity
D. historical legacy
Question 14
The concept of legitimacy in public administration is closely tied to the idea of
A. popular sovereignty
B. social contract
C. rule of law
D. separation of powers
Question 15
The Local Government System in Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Decentralization
B. Deconcentration
C. Devolution
D. Deregulation

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