POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The pre-colonial administration in Nigeria was based on which of the following?
A. Chieftaincy system
B. Monarchical system
C. Feudal system
D. Patrilineal system
Question 2
The concept of Pre-colonial administration in Nigeria refers to the traditional systems of governance that existed before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following was a key feature of these systems?
A. Monarchical systems of government
B. Councils of elders and traditional leaders
C. Decentralized systems of governance
D. Centralized systems of governance
Question 3
In the context of electoral systems, what is the primary function of a 'runoff election'?
A. To determine the winner of a close election
B. To allow voters to choose between two candidates
C. To provide a second chance for voters to cast their ballots
D. To prevent the election of a candidate with a minority of votes
Question 4
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is derived from which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. International Monetary Fund
Question 5
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the acceptance of a political system or institution by the people as being rightful and just. Which of the following is a characteristic of a legitimate government?
A. It has the power to make laws without consulting the people.
B. It has the support and consent of the majority of the population.
C. It is based on the principles of democracy and human rights.
D. It is headed by a monarch who has absolute power.
Question 6
What is the term for the system of government in which power is divided between the national government and the states?
A. Federalism
B. Confederalism
C. Unitary System
D. Decentralization
Question 7
The pre-colonial administration in Nigeria was characterized by which of the following?
A. Centralized system of government
B. Decentralized system of government
C. Monarchical system of government
D. Feudal system of government
Question 8
What is the term for the process by which a government is changed from one party to another?
A. Regime Change
B. Coup d'Etat
C. Transition of Power
D. Regime Shift
Question 9
In a presidential system of government, what is the primary source of power for the executive branch?
A. The Constitution
B. The Legislature
C. The Judiciary
D. The People
Question 10
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for which of the following types of government?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederate
D. Parliamentary
Question 11
In a parliamentary system of government, what is the role of the monarch?
A. Head of State and Head of Government
B. Head of State only
C. Head of Government only
D. Neither Head of State nor Head of Government
Question 12
In the context of public administration, what is the primary function of a 'bureaucracy'?
A. To provide a check on the power of the executive
B. To implement policies and programs
C. To advise the legislature on policy matters
D. To represent the interests of citizens
Question 13
The concept of human rights is closely related to which of the following?
A. Rule of law
B. Separation of powers
C. Independence of the judiciary
D. Accountability of the government
Question 14
The concept of rule of law is closely related to which of the following?
A. Separation of powers
B. Checks and balances
C. Independence of the judiciary
D. Accountability of the government
Question 15
In a presidential system of government, the president serves as both the head of state and the head of government. What is the primary advantage of this system?
A. It allows for a separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches.
B. It enables the president to make decisions without consulting the legislature.
C. It provides for a more direct link between the people and the head of government.
D. It allows for a more efficient decision-making process.

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