UI Post-UTME Government 2014 (Model questions) past questions and answers

2 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.

Question 1

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

Citizens exercise their sovereignty by

  1. A.attending political rallies
  2. B.voting at elections
  3. C.registration to vote
  4. D.their right to sue the state
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Answer: B (voting at elections)

Explanation

In a democracy sovereignty belongs to the people, who exercise it by voting to choose their rulers.

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Question 4

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Which of these is an attribute of government?

  1. A.Political Power.
  2. B.Sovereignty
  3. C.Constitution.
  4. D.Definite territory.
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Answer: A (Political Power.)

Explanation

Government is the machinery that exercises political power; sovereignty and territory are attributes of the state.

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