Practice post utme skyline university government 2022 Past Questions

Question 1

A government has a system of checks and balances to 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 legislative branch can impeach the president

B. The judicial branch can declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional

C. The executive branch can veto laws passed by the legislative branch

D. The executive branch can appoint judges to the judicial branch

Question 2

The concept of human rights is concerned with the protection of the dignity and well-being of all individuals in a society. Which of the following is a key feature of human rights?

A. The use of laws to protect the rights of individuals

B. The use of international agreements to protect the rights of individuals

C. The use of non-governmental organizations to promote and protect human rights

D. The use of community-based initiatives to promote and protect human rights

Question 3

The concept of local government is concerned with the delivery of public services at the local level. Which of the following is a key feature of local government?

A. The use of local councils to make decisions about public services

B. The use of state governments to deliver public services at the local level

C. The use of federal government agencies to deliver public services at the local level

D. The use of private companies to deliver public services at the local level

Question 4

The concept of legitimacy in government is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of a government can be affected by the level of authority it exercises over its citizens.

A. Legitimacy is directly proportional to the level of authority exercised.

B. Legitimacy is inversely proportional to the level of authority exercised.

C. Legitimacy is not affected by the level of authority exercised.

D. Legitimacy is only affected by the level of authority exercised in extreme cases.

Question 5

A government has a system of local government that is based on the principle of devolution of power. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of system?

A. Central government has complete control over local government

B. Local government has complete control over local affairs

C. Central government has some control over local government

D. Local government has some control over central government

Question 6

The doctrine of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutional government, which is designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of a single institution or individual. Which of the following is a key feature of this doctrine?

A. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government are separate and independent

B. The president serves as both head of state and head of government

C. The prime minister is the head of government and is responsible for appointing the cabinet

D. The monarch serves as the head of state and has significant powers

Question 7

The concept of separation of powers in the Nigerian Constitution is aimed at preventing the concentration of power in any one branch of government. Which of the following is a correct example of separation of powers?

A. The power of the President to appoint judges is exercised by the National Assembly.

B. The power of the National Assembly to approve the budget is exercised by the President.

C. The power of the President to declare a state of emergency is exercised by the Governor of the affected state.

D. The power of the Governor to appoint local government chairmen is exercised by the State House of Assembly.

Question 8

The concept of authority in government refers to the right to make decisions and take actions. Discuss the different sources of authority in government, including constitutional, legislative, and executive authority.

A. Constitutional authority is derived from a country's constitution.

B. Legislative authority is derived from a country's parliament or congress.

C. Executive authority is derived from a country's president or prime minister.

D. All of the above are sources of authority in government.

Question 9

The concept of public administration is concerned with the implementation of government policies and programs. Which of the following is a key feature of public administration?

A. The use of bureaucratic structures to implement policies

B. The use of market mechanisms to deliver public services

C. The use of non-governmental organizations to deliver public services

D. The use of community-based initiatives to deliver public services

Question 10

The concept of pressure groups in government refers to the influence of non-governmental organizations on the decision-making process. Discuss the role of pressure groups in a democratic government.

A. Pressure groups play a crucial role in shaping public policy.

B. Pressure groups have no influence on the decision-making process.

C. Pressure groups are only relevant in authoritarian regimes.

D. Pressure groups are a threat to democracy.

Question 11

The concept of checks and balances in the US system of government is exemplified by the relationship between the legislative and executive branches. Which of the following is a correct example of this relationship?

A. The President has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress.

B. Congress has the power to impeach the President.

C. The President has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices with the advice and consent of Congress.

D. Congress has the power to declare war without the consent of the President.

Question 12

The concept of power is concerned with the ability of individuals or institutions to influence the behavior of others. Which of the following is a key feature of power?

A. The use of coercion to influence the behavior of others

B. The use of persuasion to influence the behavior of others

C. The use of authority to influence the behavior of others

D. The use of legitimacy to influence the behavior of others

Question 13

The concept of electoral system in Nigeria is aimed at promoting free and fair elections. Which of the following is a correct example of electoral system?

A. The use of electronic voting machines to cast votes.

B. The use of manual counting of votes to determine the winner.

C. The use of proportional representation to allocate seats in the National Assembly.

D. The use of first-past-the-post system to determine the winner of an election.

Question 14

A local government council has a budget of ₦10 million for the year. If the council decides to allocate ₦2 million for a specific project, what percentage of the budget will be allocated to the project?

A. 10%

B. 20%

C. 25%

D. 30%

Question 15

The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the moral right to govern. Discuss the different factors that contribute to legitimacy in government, including popular support, constitutional authority, and performance.

A. Popular support is the most important factor in determining legitimacy.

B. Constitutional authority is the most important factor in determining legitimacy.

C. Performance is the most important factor in determining legitimacy.

D. All of the above are factors that contribute to legitimacy in government.

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