Government General Objectives and Structure

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the Government lecture notes.

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)

An examination designed to prepare candidates for placement in institutions of higher learning in Nigeria.

Citizenship

The status of being a member of a state, along with associated duties and obligations.

Democratic Governance

A system of government where principles of democracy such as free elections and citizen participation are applied.

Political Ideologies

Sets of beliefs about politics and government, including Communalism, Feudalism, Capitalism, Socialism, and others.

Legislature

The branch of government responsible for making laws, consisting of a body of representatives.

Executive

The branch of government responsible for implementing laws and overseeing the administration of the government.

Judiciary

The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice.

Unitary System

A system of governance where power is centralized in a single authority.

Federal System

A system of governance that divides power between a central government and regional governments.

Pressure Groups

Organizations formed to influence government policy and decision-making.

Public Opinion

The collective attitudes and beliefs of individuals on political issues.

Civil Service

A body of government employees entrusted with the administration of public services.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a nation.

Electoral Commission

An independent agency responsible for overseeing and managing elections.

Non-Alignment Policy

A foreign policy stance of not aligning with major power blocs during the Cold War.

Constitutional Development

The process of creating and evolving a constitution to guide governance.