UTME 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The idea of putting everyone under two levels of government at the same time is called
A. dual policy
B. dual mandate
C. dual citizenship
D. federalism
Question 2
The major advantage of the secret ballot is that
A. it is faster than other systems
B. nobody can be prevented from voting
C. it ensures the anonymity of each vote
D. losers can ask for another secret vote
Question 3
A system of government in which power derives from total control of the instruments of force is called
A. monarchy
B. oligarchy
C. capitalism
D. fascism
Question 4
To say that a country has a multi party system means that
A. there are only two political parties in existence
B. only two parties can contest elections
C. the Constitution recognizes more than one party
D. more than one party should form the government at a time
Question 5
In a one-party State
A. there are no free citizens
B. communism is banned
C. the communist party is the only legal party
D. the ruling party is the only legal party
Question 6
The writ of habeas corpus is applied to secure the
A. right of personal liberty
B. independence of the judiciary
C. freedom of the press
D. right to own private property
Question 7
A constituency is the same as
A. a local government area
B. a region in federal system of government
C. an electoral district
D. any large town where people vote
Question 8
A system in which no single person serves as the Chief Executive is known as
A. republican
B. revolutionary
C. collegial
D. parliamentary
Question 9
Which of these is NOT method of election?
A. Co-option
B. Second ballot
C. Proportional representation
D. Primary election
Question 10
Which of these is NOT a member of the Judiciary
A. The Chief Justice
B. A High Court Judge
C. A magistrate
D. A lawyer
Question 11
In a simple majority electoral system the candidate that wins is the one who
A. obtains the greatest number of votes cast
B. has spent the most amount of money
C. has travelled most widely in the country
D. is endorsed by the traditional rulers
Question 12
A proclamation by the Head of State ending a session of parliament is called
A. a dissolution
B. an adjournment
C. a prorogation
D. an abrogation
Question 13
Ceremonial and executive powers are usually fused in a
A. Unitary system of government
B. federal government
C. democratic system of government
D. Presidential system of government
Question 14
In a parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the Houses to vote on major issues? The
A. Party leader
B. Speaker of the House
C. Clerk of the House
D. Whip
Question 15
A Cabinet system of government is practised in
A. Britain and Canada
B. Nigeria
C. The Soviet Union
D. all European countries including Britain

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