POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of pre-colonial administration in West Africa, what was the role of the 'Asantehene' in the Ashanti Empire?
A. The Asantehene was a military leader who expanded the empire through conquest.
B. The Asantehene was a spiritual leader who maintained the balance of nature.
C. The Asantehene was a chief administrator who governed the empire through a network of officials.
D. The Asantehene was a merchant who controlled trade routes and commerce.
Question 2
What is the term for the process by which a country's foreign policy is influenced by its domestic political considerations?
A. Realism
B. Liberalism
C. Domestic Politics
D. Constructivism
Question 3
A pressure group is an organization that seeks to influence public policy on a particular issue. Which of the following is a key characteristic of a pressure group?
A. It is a political party that seeks to influence public policy.
B. It is an organization that seeks to influence public policy on a particular issue.
C. It is a government agency that seeks to influence public policy.
D. It is a non-governmental organization that seeks to influence public policy.
Question 4
The concept of public administration is closely tied to the idea of bureaucracy. Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a bureaucratic system?
A. A bureaucratic system is characterized by a high degree of centralization and a low degree of specialization.
B. A bureaucratic system is characterized by a high degree of decentralization and a high degree of specialization.
C. A bureaucratic system is characterized by a high degree of centralization and a high degree of specialization.
D. A bureaucratic system is characterized by a low degree of centralization and a low degree of specialization.
Question 5
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is an international organization that aims to promote economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a primary function of ECOWAS?
A. To promote free trade among member states
B. To provide humanitarian aid to refugees
C. To maintain regional peace and security
D. To provide technical assistance to member states
Question 6
A local government council in Nigeria has a revenue of ₦50 million. If the council has 20 wards, and each ward has a population of 10,000 people, what is the average annual revenue per capita?
A. ₦2.50
B. ₦5.00
C. ₦10.00
D. ₦20.00
Question 7
In a federal system of government, what is the relationship between the central government and the constituent units?
A. The central government has absolute authority over the constituent units
B. The constituent units have absolute authority over the central government
C. The central government and the constituent units share powers and responsibilities
D. The central government has no authority over the constituent units
Question 8
What is the term for the principle that the government should not interfere with the economy?
A. Laissez-faire
B. Socialism
C. Communism
D. Capitalism
Question 9
The concept of constitutional development in Nigeria's history is based on the idea of evolving the constitution to meet the changing needs of the citizens. Which of the following is a characteristic of constitutional development?
A. Concentration of power in the federal government
B. Decentralization of power to the local governments
C. Independence of the judiciary
D. Evolution of the constitution to meet changing needs
Question 10
The concept of the rule of law is closely tied to the idea of separation of powers. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the rule of law and separation of powers?
A. The rule of law is a means of enforcing the separation of powers.
B. The separation of powers is a means of enforcing the rule of law.
C. The rule of law and separation of powers are two distinct concepts that are not related.
D. The rule of law is a consequence of the separation of powers.
Question 11
In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is the prime minister, who is responsible for appointing ministers to various portfolios. Which of the following is a key characteristic of a parliamentary system?
A. The head of government is the president, who is elected by the people.
B. The head of government is the prime minister, who is appointed by the monarch.
C. The head of government is the prime minister, who is responsible for appointing ministers to various portfolios.
D. The head of government is the monarch, who serves as the head of state.
Question 12
The concept of international organizations in Nigeria's foreign policy is based on the idea of cooperation with other countries to achieve common goals. Which of the following is a characteristic of international organizations?
A. Concentration of power in the federal government
B. Decentralization of power to the local governments
C. Independence of the judiciary
D. Cooperation with other countries to achieve common goals
Question 13
The concept of 'Constitutionalism' is closely related to the idea of 'Rule of Law'. Discuss the relationship between these two concepts, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme, while the Rule of Law is a principle that guides the behavior of citizens.
B. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme, while the Rule of Law is a principle that guides the behavior of the government.
C. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme, while the Rule of Law is a principle that guides the behavior of citizens and the government.
D. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme, while the Rule of Law is a principle that guides the behavior of citizens, but not the government.
Question 14
The concept of federalism in Nigeria's constitution is based on the idea of dividing power between the federal government and the states. Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
A. Concentration of power in the federal government
B. Decentralization of power to the states
C. Uniformity of laws across all states
D. Independence of the judiciary
Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple titration setup. If the burette contains 50 mL of 0.1 M HCl, and the beaker contains 20 mL of 0.2 M NaOH, what is the concentration of the resulting solution?
A. 0.05 M
B. 0.1 M
C. 0.2 M
D. 0.5 M

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