Post Utme Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 416:

coalition government arises when ____________

A. One of the parties has a majority in parliament
B. The ruling party is defeated in parliament
C. No party has a majority in parliament
D. Two or more parties co-operates to pass a bill in parliament

Question 417:

Separation of powers is a principles which enables each arm of government to ____________

A. Probe one another
B. Carry out its constitutional functions
C. Moderate the scope or the constitution
D. Overlap the functions of the other

Question 418:

The supreme court, though its interpretations of the constitution is a ____________

A. Guardian of freedom
B. Participator in the politics of the state
C. Protector of the state
D. Preserver of the status quo

Question 419:

The main attributes of a state are ____________

A. Government, the police and the armed forces
B. Population, territory, government and sovereignty
C. Federal, state and local government
D. The press, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary

Question 420:

A disadvantage of the one party system is that it ____________

A. Emphasize political difference
B. Makes accountability difficult
C. Negates freedom of association
D. Delays decision making