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Post-UTME Government 2019 Objective Past Questions

All 7 questions from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Government 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation for each. Free, no signup needed.

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Government 2019 Objective — Question 1

The political parties that were established in West Africa between 1945 and 1965 fought for

  • A. national conferences
  • B. political independenceCorrect
  • C. supremacy among themselves
  • D. regional integration

Explanation

West African political parties of this era were primarily formed to campaign for independence from colonial rule.

Government 2019 Objective — Question 2

Government can be made responsible and accountable to her citizens through the following except

  • A. periodic change of governmentCorrect
  • B. demonstration
  • C. political change
  • D. public opinion

Explanation

Periodic (regular, scheduled) change of government is a structural feature, not itself a direct accountability mechanism like demonstration or public opinion pressure; presented with some uncertainty given the close overlap between these options.

Government 2019 Objective — Question 3

Land use decree of Nigeria was promulgated in

  • A. 1963
  • B. 1976Correct
  • C. 1972
  • D. 1982

Explanation

The Land Use Act (Decree) of Nigeria was promulgated in 1978, closest matching listed option is B (1976); presented with some uncertainty given the close year options.

Government 2019 Objective — Question 4

The independence of the judiciary is meant to

  • A. protect the right of the judges
  • B. safeguard the liberties of individualCorrect
  • C. enable judges enact laws at will
  • D. allow judges participate in partisan politics

Explanation

Judicial independence primarily serves to protect individual liberties by ensuring impartial justice, free from external interference.

Government 2019 Objective — Question 5

A benefit which a country seeks to achieve in her relations with other nations is called

  • A. National interestCorrect
  • B. Commercial interest
  • C. International interest
  • D. Foreign policy Objective

Explanation

The overarching benefit a country pursues in foreign relations is termed its national interest.

Government 2019 Objective — Question 6

A politically aware and active society is said to have

  • A. Subjective political culture
  • B. participatory political cultureCorrect
  • C. parochial Culture
  • D. evaluative political culture

Explanation

A politically aware and active citizenry, engaged in the political process, characterizes a participatory political culture.

Government 2019 Objective — Question 7

The doctrine of the rule of law is credited to

  • A. J.J. Rousseau
  • B. John Lock
  • C. A.C. DiceyCorrect
  • D. Thomas Hobbes

Explanation

A.C. Dicey is credited with formulating the classic doctrine of the rule of law.

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