UI Post-UTME Government 2024 (Model questions) past questions and answers

The main objective of pressure groups is to

1. A.Contest elections.
2. B.Influence government policies.
3. C.Overthrow the government.
4. D.Reduce voting rights.

The "Doctrine of Necessity" was invoked in Nigeria in

1. A.2007.
2. B.2010.
3. C.2015.
4. D.1999.

The colonial policy of indirect rule was introduced in Nigeria by

1. A.Lord Lugard.
2. B.Hugh Clifford.
3. C.Arthur Richards.
4. D.Harold Macmillan.

The structure of government in pre-colonial Yoruba society was

1. A.Monarchical.
2. B.Theocratic.
3. C.Republican.
4. D.Military-led.

The first general election in Nigeria was held in

1. A.1959.
2. B.1960.
3. C.1963.
4. D.1979.

A government formed by two or more political parties is called

1. A.A minority government.
2. B.A coalition government.
3. C.A transitional government.
4. D.A military government.

The head of state under the 1963 Nigerian Constitution was

1. A.The Prime Minister.
2. B.The Governor-General.
3. C.The President.
4. D.The Queen of England.

One disadvantage of a two-party system is that it

1. A.Lacks ideological clarity.
2. B.Limits voters' choices.
3. C.Creates multiple opposition parties.
4. D.Encourages dictatorship.

The official dissolution of parliament before an election is called

1. A.Adjournment.
2. B.Suspension.
3. C.Dissolution.
4. D.Impeachment.

The highest court in Nigeria is the

1. A.Court of Appeal.
2. B.Supreme Court.
3. C.High Court.
4. D.Federal Court.

In a democracy, sovereignty belongs to the

1. A.President.
2. B.Judiciary.
3. C.Parliament.
4. D.People.

The OAU (now AU) was established in

1. A.1957.
2. B.1963.
3. C.1975.
4. D.1991.

The policy of non-alignment means

1. A.Supporting all superpowers.
2. B.Rejecting cooperation with other countries.
3. C.Maintaining neutrality in international politics.
4. D.Being hostile to colonial powers.

The 1976 local government reforms in Nigeria aimed at

1. A.Strengthening traditional rulers' power.
2. B.Granting autonomy to local governments.
3. C.Replacing state governments with local councils.
4. D.Reducing democracy at the grassroots level.

The highest decision-making body of the African Union (AU) is

1. A.The Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
2. B.The African Court of Justice.
3. C.The Peace and Security Council.
4. D.The Economic and Social Council.

Which of the following best describes a "vote of no confidence"?

1. A.A legal process of removing a president.
2. B.A parliamentary resolution disapproving of government policies.
3. C.A court order invalidating an election.
4. D.A military intervention in governance.

The 2014 National Conference in Nigeria was convened to

1. A.Draft a new Nigerian Constitution.
2. B.Strengthen the power of the executive.
3. C.Review key national issues and recommend reforms.
4. D.Transfer power to the military.

A major advantage of proportional representation is that it

1. A.Allows smaller parties to have representation.
2. B.Gives all political power to the ruling party.
3. C.Prevents elections from taking place.
4. D.Eliminates opposition completely.

The Nigerian Independence Constitution of 1960 provided for

1. A.A unitary system of government.
2. B.Full sovereignty for Nigeria.
3. C.Retention of the British Queen as Head of State.
4. D.Military rule.

The Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) collapsed due to

1. A.British colonial interference.
2. B.Ethnic and personal rivalries among its leaders.
3. C.Lack of financial support from the public.
4. D.Inability to participate in elections.