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NABTEB Government 2022 Objective Past Questions

All 7 questions from the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) Government 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.

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Government 2022 Objective — Question 1

Which political system allows only one ideology for the state?

  • A. socialismCorrect
  • B. aristocracy
  • C. communalism
  • D. capitalism

Explanation

Socialism (in its single-party form) permits only one official ideology guiding the state.

Government 2022 Objective — Question 2

In a representation government citizens exercise their political power

  • A. directly
  • B. indirectlyCorrect
  • C. in reverence for the political system
  • D. under undue political pressure

Explanation

In a representative government, citizens elect representatives who exercise political power on their behalf (indirectly).

Government 2022 Objective — Question 3

The essence of the concept of devolution is to cater for the interest of the

  • A. ruling government
  • B. majority
  • C. minorityCorrect
  • D. rule of law

Explanation

Devolution transfers power to smaller/local units, primarily to protect and address the interests of minority or local groups.

Government 2022 Objective — Question 4

A country's constitution may be derived from which one of the following sources?

  • A. educated elites
  • B. civil society organizations
  • C. civil disobedience
  • D. customs and conventionsCorrect

Explanation

Customs and conventions are a recognized source from which unwritten (and some written) constitutions are derived.

Government 2022 Objective — Question 5

One major problem associated with the cabinet system of government is the

  • A. abuse of powerCorrect
  • B. frequent change of government
  • C. large number of ministers
  • D. supremacy of the executive

Explanation

Concentration of power in the cabinet/executive can lead to abuse of power.

Government 2022 Objective — Question 6

Representative governments around the world pay attention to public opinion because of the following factors except

  • A. protection of the government from media societyCorrect
  • B. indication of government in good standing with the people
  • C. provision of feedback on implementation of government policies
  • D. national security concerns

Explanation

Public opinion is valued for legitimacy, feedback, and accountability, not for shielding government from the media.

Government 2022 Objective — Question 7

The determination and execution of government policies is the function of the

  • A. Public Complaints Commission
  • B. Public Service Commission
  • C. Civil ServiceCorrect
  • D. Judicial Service

Explanation

The Civil Service is charged with implementing (determining and executing) government policy on a day-to-day basis.

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