Government JAMB/UTME TEST - Undergragra Nigeria

GOVERNMENT JAMB/UTME TEST

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1. ' From each according to his ability to each according to his needs' is the principle of

A. Capitalism

B. Communalism

C. Communism

D. Socialism

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2. A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is a

A. Clan

B. State

C. Kingship

D. Nation

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3. A structure of government in which power is shared between the centre and the units is

A. Federalism

B. Unitary

C. Confederal

D. Oligarchic

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4. The maintenance of law and order is a function of the

A. Executive

B. Judiciary

C. Legislature

D. Military

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5.

The philosophy behind Nigerian federalism is

A. colonial rule

B. sectional development

C. review of sectionalism

D. unity in diversity

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6. A system of government in which the central government is supreme over other levels is

A. Confederal

B. Unitary

C. Federal

D. Totalitarian

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7.

A true democracy in the modern sense exists where the

A. elected representatives rule

B. majority of the people vote

C. majority of the people rule

D. elite rule

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8. The political rights of a citızen include the

A. Right to employment

B. Freedom of speech

C. Right to life

D. Right to vote

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9.

One of the features of rule of law is that an

A. accused is a culprit before trial

B. accused is an offender

C. accused must receive fair hearing

D. offender is a deterrent

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10.

A major opposition party at the national level in Nigeria's Second Republic was

A. PRP

B. GNPP

C. UPN

D. NNP

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11.

Before the emergence of OAU as a regional body, Nigeria belonged to

A. Casablanca group

B. Casablanca/Brazzavılle group

C. Brazzaville group

D. Monrovia group

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12.

Nigeria is a member of____________

A. OPEC, NATO and ECOWAS

B. The Commonwealth of Nations, OPEC and the OAS

C. ECOWAS, NATO and OAU

D. OAU, the UNO and ECOWAS

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13. A fundamental component of political culture is

A. Economic values

B. Family values

C. Social values

D. Community structure

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14.

Which of the following binds Commonwealth Nations together?

A. Common Colonial History

B. Common Language

C. Uniform Political System

D. Common Currency

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15. A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is

A. Artistocracy

B. Plutocracy

C. Gerentrocracy

D. Theocracy

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16. The highest authority in the Yoruba pre-colonial era was the _____

A. Ogboni

B. Oyomesi

C. Balogun

D. Oba

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17.

The upper house in most federal systems is created to

A. ensure equality of federating units

B. prevent excesses of the executive

C. oversee and check the lower house

D. enable experienced elders make inputs to governance

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18.

In a parliamentary system, when the legislature passes a vote of no confidence on the executive.it means that the

A. legislature commences legal proceeding against the executive

B. executive is required to resign

C. legislature ceases to trust the executive

D. executive is expected to go on suspension

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19.

The highest decision-making body in Nigeria under the Buhari's military regime was the ________

A. Federal executive council

B. Armed forces ruling council

C. National council of states

D. Supreme military council

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20. The oversight function is performed by the

A. Legislature

B. Court

C. Executive

D. Judiciary

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21. The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is known as

A. Political culture

B. Political party

C. Political socialiazation

D. Political orientation

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22. The main source of local government finance since the 1976 reform has been___________

A. Federal Government

B. Revenue from court fines and licenses

C. Local rates

D. Levies

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23. A state that is ruled by an elected citizen is

A. A monarchy

B. Empire

C. republic

D. Plutocracy

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24. The Security Council of the United Nations Organization has

A. 3 permanent members

B. 5 permanent members

C. 4 permanent members

D. 7 permanent members

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25. In which of the following systems is the power of the component units more than that of the central government?

A. Federal

B. Monarchy

C. Confederal

D. Unitary

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26. The legislative body of the United States of America is the

A. Congress

B. Council

C. National assembly

D. Parliament

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27.

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Foreign Policy refers to

A. the general principles of a states international behaviour

B. a policy made by a country for foreigners

C. a policy made by a foreign country

D. a policy made by a country when it is at war

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28. Which of the following performs oversight functions?

A. Judiciary

B. Civil service

C. Beurecracy

D. Executive

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29.

A constitution of any country is basically___________

A

B

C

B.

D

C.

A. a mere piece of paper

B. a document stating how to acquire power

C. a document stating what the leaders should do

D. a guide to how the country should be governed

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30.

In the old OYO empire, the Ajele

A. ensured good governance of the district

B. mobilized the army

C. ensured the safety of the trade routes

D. was the head of the army

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31. One of the constitutional requirements for the registration of political parties in Nigeria is ______

A. membership from at least 12 states

B. ofices in at least 12 states

C. provision for review of party manifesto

D. national presence in the federal capital territory

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32.

The first Legislative Councıl in Nigeria was established by

A

Clifford Constitution

B

Richards Constitution

C

Macpherson Constitution

D

A. Richards Constitution

B. Macpherson Constitution

C. Clifford Constitution

D. Lytleton Constitution

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33. A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is a

A. Clan

B. Nation

C. Kingship

D. State

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34.

The primary function of the judiciary is to ______

A. make laws

B. regulate behaviour

C. interpret laws

D. execute laws

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35.

Unicameralism is a feature of the legislature in

A. US

B. Israel

C. UK

D. Ghana

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36. The exclusion of Africans from colonial administration is associated with

A. Indirect rule system

B. Policy of association

C. Indignant Policy

D. Policy of assimilation

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37.

An electoral system in which the winner must secure more than 50% of the vote is described as a/an

A. an absolute majority

B. plurality system

C. proportional representation

D. electoral oblıgation

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38. Nation-state is synonymous with

A. Liberation

B. Self actualization

C. Nationalism

D. Sovereignty

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39. A bye-law is made by

A. An electoral college

B. Congress

C. Parliament

D. The local government

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40.

During the 1964 Federal Election in Nigeria, the United Progressive Grand Alliance comprised the

A. NPC, UMBC and BYM

B. UMBC, BYM, NEPU and NPC

C. NNDP, NPC and NDC

D. UMBC, AG, NEPU and NCNC

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