GOVERNMENT FIRST TERM OBJ EXAM – SS1

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GOVERNMENT FIRST TERM OBJ EXAM – SS1

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Acceptability of the government in power by the governed is known as

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Which of the following is not an attribute of a state?

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By comparison, a state is ______________.

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A characteristic of a fascist state is the existence of a

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Political participation can take the form of __________

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A government controlled by a few people for their own interests is said to be____________

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All the following are experienced by a community without government except

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Communist governments aim at distributing goods and services according to _____________.

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The development of a classless society is the goal of __________

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The political subjugation and economic exploitation of a people is known as

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Capitalism is an economic system which emphasises_______________

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The concept of social justice implies that the state must ensure

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Political sovereignty in the state resides with the

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Which one among the following factors greatly restrains the government in a democratic society?

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The guiding principle of communism is from each according to his/her

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A nation could be identified through its

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Political socialisation is associated with

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Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by

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The economic basis of feudalism is __________

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A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is a

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As an academic field the study of government does not include

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A social, political and economic arrangement in which landed property and other natural resources are collectively owned is referred to as

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Class stratification is a peculiar feature of___________

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The modern theory of sovereignty was popularized by

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The industrial Revolution in Europe resulted in

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A government with corrupt rulers who use their power to exploit the people and natural resources of their own territory to extend their personal wealth and political power is described as

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An economic system that encourages state ownership and control of the means of production is

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Which type of democracy is Nigeria operating as a democratic state?

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The legal right to exercise power in a state is known as______

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Government refers to all the following except

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Power differs from influence in that it is

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A system of government which is based on the public ownership of means of production and distribution is called

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A political system built around land ownership is called

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Which ideology emphasizes a classless society?

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Government by the wealthy is known as _________

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Government is defined as an agency established to manage the affairs of _________

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A political system in which the state owns and controls the major means of production is known as?

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Government maintains law and order through the following except ________?

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The exercise of power can arise from any of the following sources except

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Popular political participation means________

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one important agent of a political socialization is the _______?

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Which of the following countries practiced totalitarianism?

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A major difference between power and authority is that, authority is ________

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The sum total of authority in a state unrestrained by law is _______

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The features of a state include all the following except _______

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An instrument for exercise of power for controlling, administering and managing the affairs of people based on laws is the

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The application of the common principles that are important to improve decision-making processes and ultimately strengthen democracy and improve social and economic development is best described as

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A characteristic feature of communism is __________

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A form of government where the powers of the state is determined by the citizens is

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The institution through which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws is the

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” From each according to his ability to each according to his needs” is the principle of

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An agent in which the state undertakes direct political socialisation is the

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The process of taking part in the selection of leaders in a country is political

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A set of internalized norms which guides political action is called ________

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Conservatism is an ideology that emphasizes

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A form of government which has its slogan to be ‘ruling of the best’ is__________

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Direct democracy succeeded in Athens because

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The central point of capitalism, as expounded by Karl Marx, is that

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That type of sovereignty that thrives on legitimacy is__________

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Power can be defined as the

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Which of the following countries operate a direct democracy?

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A group of people with different natures, opinions, and goals with complicated networks of social relation

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A political system in which the government controls every aspect of a citizen’s life is _________.

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The development of attitudes and beliefs about a political system is known as

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A form of oligarchy in which gifted people are at the helm of affairs is

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The defining processes for the formation of a people’s political behaviour is___________

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A government in which control of ultimate power is by a few who rule in their selfish interest is classified as _________

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A network of groups of people in an institution expressing human association is

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In the 18th century, a new wind of development blew over Europe and the development was referred to__________?

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The basic purpose of setting up a state is to ___________.

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A system of government in which a single person or a group who governs has unlimited power is a

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Sovereignty is known for the following apparent characteristics EXCEPT

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What is commonly referred to as the association of the government and the governed?

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Authoritarianism is least inherent in

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Apart from globalization, what other factor to a large extent affects the sovereignty of a state?

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Which political system allows only one ideology for the state?

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Power is transformed into legal authority through

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Under socialism the control of power resides with the

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A system of government which is based on public ownership of means of production and distribution is called

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A citizen can participate in the politics of his country by

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The most important function of government is to ensure the

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The ultimate source of power and authority which sets the state apart from other forms of political organisations is referred to as

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A democratic country is one in which the people have the right to

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A true democracy in the modern sense exists where the

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Who among the following provided the detailed work on sovereignty?

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A society that is politically organized under a government is called

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The sovereignty of a state can be limited to a great extent by

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A common feature of government is________

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A major feature of authoritarianism is that government is

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Which of the following systems of government is authoritarian in nature?

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Mussolini’s fascism and Hitler’s nazism are good examples of

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What is the term for a system of government in which power is held by a small group of people?

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A country with homogeneous societies and a small population is suitable for the establishment of ____________.

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The family and peer groups are important agents of _________

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The extent to which the citizens regard the institutions, officials and activities of government as right and acceptable is known as

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In a communist system, who owns and controls the means of production?

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Which of the following is not a component of political culture?

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The agency responsible for fulfilling the purpose of the state is ________

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The ability to make and enforce laws and administer justice constitute the major functions of a _________

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The right to govern and administer the affairs of the people of a country is ________

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