POST UTME UNIPORT 2025 Government | Objective

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Question 1
A government may be classified as authoritarian if it has a strong leader, but what is the primary characteristic of an authoritarian government?
A. Protection of individual rights
B. Limitations on individual freedoms
C. Separation of powers
D. Universal suffrage
Question 2
The doctrine of checks and balances is a fundamental principle of constitutional government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this doctrine?
A. The concentration of power in the hands of a single person or group
B. The division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
C. The subordination of the judiciary to the executive branch
D. The elimination of checks and balances among the branches of government
Question 3
The concept of legitimacy in international relations refers to the acceptance of a state's authority by other states. What is the primary factor that contributes to a state's legitimacy?
A. Military power
B. Economic strength
C. International law
D. Popular support
Question 4
The concept of electoral systems in Nigeria is rooted in the country's colonial history. What is the primary characteristic of electoral systems in Nigeria?
A. The use of first-past-the-post system in single-member constituencies
B. The use of proportional representation system in multi-member constituencies
C. The use of mixed-member proportional representation system
D. The use of electronic voting system
Question 5
A government that is divided into three branches is an example of which form of government?
A. Unitary government
B. Federal government
C. Confederation
D. Separation of powers
Question 6
The concept of power in government refers to the ability to make decisions and enforce laws. Which of the following is a type of power in a system of government?
A. Legislative power
B. Executive power
C. Judicial power
D. Constitutional power
Question 7
The concept of power is central to understanding the nature of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of power?
A. The ability to make decisions without consulting others
B. The ability to influence the behavior of others
C. The ability to exercise control over others
D. The ability to make laws without consulting others
Question 8
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria provided for a parliamentary system of government. What was the primary role of the House of Representatives?
A. To serve as the upper house of the legislature
B. To serve as the lower house of the legislature
C. To serve as the head of state
D. To serve as the head of government
Question 9
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that aims to promote economic integration among its member states. What is the primary objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote free trade and economic cooperation among member states
B. To establish a common currency and monetary policy
C. To promote regional security and stability
D. To provide humanitarian aid to affected countries
Question 10
The concept of power in international relations is often associated with the ability of a state to achieve its desired outcomes through coercion or persuasion. However, this definition is incomplete. What is the additional component that is often included in the definition of power in international relations?
A. Authority
B. Legitimacy
C. Influence
D. Capacity
Question 11
In a parliamentary system of government, what is the relationship between the executive and legislative branches?
A. The executive branch has absolute authority
B. The legislative branch has absolute authority
C. The executive and legislative branches share powers
D. The executive branch is accountable to the legislative branch
Question 12
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been instrumental in promoting economic integration in the region. What is the primary mechanism through which ECOWAS achieves this goal?
A. Free trade agreements
B. Customs union
C. Common market
D. Monetary union
Question 13
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria provided for a federal system of government. What was the primary function of the Federal Executive Council?
A. To advise the Prime Minister on matters of state
B. To make laws for the Federation
C. To appoint federal officials
D. To approve federal budgets
Question 14
A government may be classified as a democracy if it has a system of checks and balances, but what is the primary characteristic of a democratic government?
A. Majority rule
B. Protection of individual rights
C. Separation of powers
D. Universal suffrage
Question 15
The concept of authority in government refers to the legitimate power to make decisions and enforce laws. Which of the following is a source of authority in a democratic system?
A. Constitution
B. Legislature
C. Executive
D. People

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