Practice post utme skyline university government 2018 Past Questions

Question 1

The Local Government Councils in Nigeria are responsible for

A. Providing basic education

B. Providing healthcare services

C. Collecting taxes and rates

D. All of the above

Question 2

The pre-colonial administration in Nigeria was characterized by the existence of various kingdoms and empires. Which of the following was a key feature of these kingdoms?

A. The existence of a strong centralized government

B. The existence of a weak centralized government

C. The existence of a feudal system

D. The existence of a slave trade

Question 3

The concept of authority in public administration is often associated with the legitimate power to make decisions and take actions. However, this concept is not absolute and can be influenced by various factors. What is the primary factor that determines a public administrator's authority?

A. The public administrator's position and rank

B. The public administrator's expertise and qualifications

C. The public administrator's ability to make decisions and take actions

D. The public administrator's relationship with the public and stakeholders

Question 4

The United Nations (UN) is an example of a

A. Regional International Organization

B. Global International Organization

C. Bilateral International Organization

D. Multilateral International Organization

Question 5

The concept of power in political science refers to the ability of an individual or group to

A. Influence others

B. Make decisions

C. Exercise control

D. All of the above

Question 6

The Nigerian Constitution provides for the separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Which of the following is a key feature of this system?

A. The power to declare war is vested in the executive branch

B. The legislative branch has the power to appoint judges

C. The judicial branch has the power to make laws

D. The executive branch has the power to impeach judges

Question 7

In the context of public administration, what is the primary purpose of the 'bureaucratic model' of organization?

A. To promote efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public services.

B. To reduce the role of politics in the administration of public programs.

C. To increase the autonomy of public agencies and reduce central control.

D. To promote accountability and transparency in public administration.

Question 8

The concept of power in international relations is often associated with the ability of a state to achieve its goals and protect its interests. However, this concept is not absolute and can be influenced by various factors. What is the primary factor that determines a state's power in the eyes of the international community?

A. The state's military strength and capabilities

B. The state's economic and technological advancements

C. The state's cultural and historical significance

D. The state's diplomatic and strategic alliances

Question 9

The concept of separation of powers is a system of government in which power is divided among separate branches. Which of the following is a characteristic of a system of separation of powers?

A. A system of government in which power is concentrated in a single authority.

B. A system of government in which power is divided among separate branches.

C. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

D. A system of government in which power is held by a single individual.

Question 10

The concept of federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system of government?

A. A strong central government with limited powers.

B. A weak central government with extensive powers.

C. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

D. A system of government in which power is concentrated in a single authority.

Question 11

The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss how the two concepts are intertwined, using examples from pre-colonial and colonial administration in Nigeria.

A. Legitimacy is the acceptance of authority by the governed, while authority is the power to govern.

B. Legitimacy is the moral right to govern, while authority is the physical power to enforce decisions.

C. Legitimacy is the ability to make decisions, while authority is the right to enforce those decisions.

D. Legitimacy is the acceptance of authority by the governed, while authority is the ability to make decisions.

Question 12

The concept of authority is closely related to the idea of legitimacy. Discuss how authority is used to justify decision-making in government, using examples from pre-colonial and colonial administration in Nigeria.

A. Authority is the power to justify decision-making in government through the use of coercive mechanisms.

B. Authority is the power to justify decision-making in government through the use of persuasive mechanisms.

C. Authority is the power to justify decision-making in government through the use of bureaucratic structures.

D. Authority is the power to justify decision-making in government through the use of participatory mechanisms.

Question 13

The concept of foreign policy is closely related to the idea of international relations. Discuss how foreign policy is used to promote the interests of Nigeria in the international community, using examples from recent events.

A. Foreign policy is the process of promoting the interests of Nigeria in the international community through the use of diplomatic mechanisms.

B. Foreign policy is the process of making decisions about international relations through the use of economic instruments.

C. Foreign policy is the process of providing aid to other countries through the use of humanitarian mechanisms.

D. Foreign policy is the process of enforcing laws in other countries through the use of military powers.

Question 14

The concept of power in international relations refers to the ability of a state to achieve its goals and interests. Which of the following is a key type of power that states can possess?

A. Hard power (military and economic)

B. Soft power (cultural and ideological)

C. Structural power (influence through institutions and norms)

D. All of the above

Question 15

The concept of public administration is closely related to the idea of local government. Discuss how public administration is used to implement policies at the local level, using examples from Nigeria.

A. Public administration is the process of implementing policies at the local level through the use of bureaucratic structures.

B. Public administration is the process of making decisions at the local level through the use of participatory mechanisms.

C. Public administration is the process of providing services at the local level through the use of private sector partnerships.

D. Public administration is the process of enforcing laws at the local level through the use of police powers.

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