Government 2022 UTME Past Question

Question 01

Democracy means a system of government in which

AThe majority rules BThe minority rules CThere is no party system DThe people rule

Question 02

A constitution is federal if

AIt provides for a presidential system BIt is unwritten CIt is not unitary DThere is no division of power between a central and a number of other component authorities

Question 03

The executive is

AThe body which enforces the law BThe body that makes the law CThe body that executes the policies of government DThe highest organ of government

Question 04

The judiciary is

AAn arm of the executive BThe body which makes law CA body of lawyers DThe body which interprets the law

Question 05

The separation of powers means the same thing as

AA presidential system of government BChecks and balances CSupremacy of the judiciary DNone of the above

Question 06

Rights are

AClaims against the state BClaims against the state CClaims against other individuals DClaims which are natural to men

Question 07

Pressure groups are

AOrganizations which want to overthrow the government BOrganizations which seek to influence the policies of government CAssociations of people who share the same ideology DPolitical parties

Question 08

A cabinet system of government is practiced in

AThe USSR BThe USA CThe United Kingdom DNorth Korea

Question 09

The citizens' obligations are

AWhat the government orders BDuties the individual imposes on himself CWhat the law requires of the individual DWhat the military decrees

Question 10

An electoral system is the system which governs

AThe appointment of the pope BHow people vote CThe conduct of elections DThe appointment of cabinet ministers

Question 11

Which of the following did not take part in the early nationalist movement of Nigeria

AThe Lagos Weekly Records BMacaulay National Democratic Party CThe National Youth Movement DThe Democratic Party of Nigeria

Question 12

In the pre-colonial Igbo political system, which of the following is the most democratic organ of government

AThe Umuada BEze CIsu DOhanaeze

Question 13

When was the emirate system of government introduced in Nigeria

ANineteenth century BTwentieth century CEighteenth century DSeventeenth century

Question 14

In the organization of British colonial rule in West Africa, which of these was the lowest level of government and administration

AThe district commissioner BThe lieutenant governor CThe chief secretary DThe provincial commissioner

Question 15

The colonial administration in Nigeria was

AAuthoritarian BDemocratic CDevelopment oriented DDominated by Nigerians

Question 16

The system of indirect rule failed in the former Eastern Nigeria primarily because

AOf the fragmented political structure BThe chiefs refused to cooperate with colonial officers COf the high incidence of taxation DThe colonial officers imposed warrant chiefs on the people

Question 17

The three largest political parties in Nigeria between 1951 and 1966 were

ANorthern People's Congress (NPC), Action Group (AG), Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU) BUnited National Independence Party (UNIP), National Council of Nigeria Citizens (NCNC) and NPC CNCNC, NPC and AG DNigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), AG and NEPU

Question 18

Which of the following people was one of the founding members of the National Congress of British West Africa

ABode Thomas BOsita Agwuna CAminu Kano DDr. Akiwande Kano

Question 19

The Mid-Western Region was created in Nigeria in

A1961 B1962 C1963 D1964

Question 20

In Nigeria, appellate cases from the Court of Appeal go to

AThe Supreme Military Council BThe Privy Council CThe Supreme Court DThe Judicial Advisory Council

Question 21

An example of symbolic participation in the political system is

AListening to the network news BObserving general public holidays CSaluting the national flag DCirculating a petition

Question 22

Adjudicatory duties of state are better left in the hands of the

AMilitary BJudiciary CLegislature DExecutive

Question 23

Political socialization takes place at

ALearning on ideas BCommunal level CIndividual level DAll of the above

Question 24

When the political features of popular will and majority rule cohere in a state, then we have

ADemocratic society BLiberation state CParticipatory state DAristocratic society

Question 25

Which of the following is not true of a political process

AEstablishment of an electoral commission BSelection of a party flag bearer by the electoral commission CAnnouncement of election results by an electoral commission DConduct of election by an electoral commission

Question 26

Domestic or national politics is different from international politics in that

APolitics is played both at the domestic and international level BObedience to international law is voluntary CInternational politics does not have a legislative arm of government DThere are individual, organizational, and institutional non-state actors in international politics

Question 27

The first Pan-African conference took place in

A1920 B1945 C1958 D1960

Question 28

Nationalism in West Africa was aimed at

AWorking out an alliance with the colonial regime BBringing all the educated elite together CThe attainment of political independence from Britain DThe attainment of political independence from the colonizers

Question 29

The Nigerian Youth Movement was founded in

A1920 B1922 C1936 D1937

Question 30

The Richards Constitution in Nigeria provided for the

ATotal independence of the country BIntroduction of self government CUnification of the territories ruled by British West Africa DDivision of Nigeria into three administrative units

Question 31

One important aspect of the Lyttleton Constitution was the

AAbolition of the regional House of Assembly BGranting of greater regional autonomy CDeclaration that Nigeria would be independent in 1960 DEnormous powers given to the colonial governors

Question 32

The Guggisberg Constitution of 1925 in Ghana

AStrengthened the authority of natural rulers BWeakened the authority of natural rulers CEnhanced the status of the educated elite DAbolished the post of colonial governor

Question 33

The three well known national leaders were

ADr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Alhaji Ahmadu Bello BLord Lugard, Sir Arthur Richards and Sir John Macpherson CHerbert Macaulay, Ernest Ikoli and Okoyen Ndem DAlhaji Isa Kaita, Dr. K.O. Mbadiwe and Chief S.L. Akintola

Question 34

The four British colonial territories in West Africa were

AIvory Coast, Gambia, Nigeria and Senegal BNigeria, Ghana, Gambia and Sierra Leone CGabon, Cameroon, Nigeria and Gambia DSenegal, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Ghana

Question 35

The system of indirect rule in Nigeria

AEnhanced the attainment of political independence BProvided employment for educated Nigerians CSlowed down the nationalist movement DSuited the traditional political systems of Eastern Nigeria

Question 36

The main goals of colonial administration in Nigeria were the

AIndustrialization and expansion of the economy BEducation and employment of Nigerians CPreservation and protection of traditional heritage DMaintenance of law and order, and exploitation of national wealth

Question 37

In which system of government are ceremonial and executive power usually fused

AUnitary BParliamentary CPresidential DFederal

Question 38

In all countries, the roles of law making and law interpretation revolve respectively on the

AJudiciary and the legislature BExecutive and the judiciary CJudiciary and the executive DThe legislature and the judiciary

Question 39

Ancient Greece is still of much relevance up till date because

AThat is where real politics was totally practiced BIt is where politics originated CThe philosophers' thoughts are still of relevance DIt is where politics and political theories emanated

Question 40

One of the following is not an agency of socialization

AFamily BSchools of socialization CMass media DPolitical parties

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