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Unilorin Post-UTME Government 2023 (Model questions) past questions and answers

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

Question 1

Federal, Unitary and Confederal Systems

Which of the following best describes a federal system of government?

  1. A.A system where power is shared between the central and regional governments.
  2. B.A system where the central government has all the power.
  3. C.A system where the regional governments have all the power.
  4. D.A system where there is no central government.
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Answer: A (A system where power is shared between the central and regional governments.)

Explanation

In a federation the constitution divides power between the central government and the regional (state) governments.

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Question 2

Legislature

The main function of the legislature is to

  1. A.Execute laws.
  2. B.Interpret laws.
  3. C.Make laws.
  4. D.Enforce laws.
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Answer: C (Make laws.)

Explanation

The legislature makes laws; the executive carries them out and the judiciary interprets them.

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Question 3

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

Which of the following is a feature of a parliamentary system of government?

  1. A.Separation of powers
  2. B.Fusion of powers
  3. C.Judicial review
  4. D.Checks and balances
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Answer: B (Fusion of powers)

Explanation

In a parliamentary system ministers are also members of parliament, so executive and legislative powers are fused.

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Question 4

Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

Who is the head of government in a presidential system?

  1. A.The Prime Minister
  2. B.The President
  3. C.The Speaker
  4. D.The Chief Justice
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Answer: B (The President)

Explanation

In a presidential system the President is both head of state and head of government.

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Question 5

Legislature

The term 'bicameralism' refers to

  1. A.A system with one legislative house.
  2. B.A system with two legislative houses.
  3. C.A system with three branches of government.
  4. D.A system with a single executive.
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Answer: B (A system with two legislative houses.)

Explanation

'Bi' means two and 'camera' means chamber: a bicameral legislature has two houses, like Nigeria's Senate and House of Representatives.

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Question 6

Judiciary

Which organ of government is primarily responsible for interpreting the constitution?

  1. A.The Executive
  2. B.The Legislature
  3. C.The Judiciary
  4. D.The Civil Service
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Answer: C (The Judiciary)

Explanation

The judiciary (the courts) interprets the constitution and other laws.

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Question 7

Democracy and Representative Government

Which of the following is not a characteristic of democracy?

  1. A.Regular free and fair elections
  2. B.Rule of law
  3. C.Military rule
  4. D.Protection of human rights
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Answer: C (Military rule)

Explanation

Military rule is imposed by force, not chosen by the people, so it is the opposite of democracy.

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Question 8

Constitutions and Constitutionalism

A written constitution is one that

  1. A.Is based on customs and traditions.
  2. B.Is contained in a single document.
  3. C.Is not written down.
  4. D.Cannot be amended.
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Answer: B (Is contained in a single document.)

Explanation

A written constitution is gathered into one formal document; written constitutions can still be amended.

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Question 9

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

The principle of checks and balances ensures that

  1. A.Power is concentrated in one branch of government.
  2. B.Each branch of government can limit the powers of the others.
  3. C.Government is not involved in the economy.
  4. D.The military controls the government.
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Answer: B (Each branch of government can limit the powers of the others.)

Explanation

Checks and balances let each arm of government restrain the others, for example by veto or judicial review, to prevent abuse of power.

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Question 10

Power, Authority, Legitimacy and Sovereignty

Sovereignty means

  1. A.Government by the people.
  2. B.The ability to make and enforce laws within a territory.
  3. C.A system of government with multiple parties.
  4. D.The rule of one person.
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Answer: B (The ability to make and enforce laws within a territory.)

Explanation

Sovereignty is the supreme power of a state to make and enforce laws within its territory without outside control.

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