POST UTME AAUA 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The pre-colonial administration in Nigeria was characterized by which of the following?
A. Centralized system of government
B. Decentralized system of government
C. Monarchical system of government
D. Feudal system of government
Question 2
The concept of Separation of Powers is a fundamental principle of constitutionalism. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government?
A. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch enforces laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws.
B. The executive branch has the power to make laws, the legislative branch enforces laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws.
C. The judicial branch makes laws, the executive branch enforces laws, and the legislative branch interprets laws.
D. The legislative branch has the power to make laws, the executive branch enforces laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws.
Question 3
The concept of Constitutional Development in Nigeria refers to the process by which the country's constitution has evolved over time. Which of the following is a key feature of Nigeria's constitutional development?
A. The adoption of a federal system of government.
B. The establishment of a presidential system of government.
C. The introduction of a bicameral legislature.
D. The creation of a constitutional court to interpret the constitution.
Question 4
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in which of the following institutions?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. All of the above
Question 5
The concept of the rule of law is closely linked to the idea of human rights. Discuss the relationship between the two concepts, using examples from the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
A. The rule of law is a means of protecting human rights, while human rights are the ends that the rule of law seeks to achieve.
B. The rule of law is a constraint on the exercise of power, while human rights are the rights that individuals have against the state.
C. The rule of law is a way of promoting social justice, while human rights are the rights that individuals have to be treated fairly by the state.
D. The rule of law is a means of promoting economic development, while human rights are the rights that individuals have to participate in the economy.
Question 6
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is a direct adaptation from which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. European Union
D. Commonwealth of Nations
Question 7
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following constitutional development processes?
A. Constitutional Conference
B. National Assembly
C. Executive Order
D. Judicial Review
Question 8
The concept of International Organizations refers to the various organizations that exist at the international level to promote cooperation and address global issues. Which of the following is an example of an international organization that focuses on economic development?
A. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
B. The World Trade Organization (WTO).
C. The International Monetary Fund (IMF).
D. The World Bank.
Question 9
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is a direct adaptation from which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. European Union
D. Commonwealth of Nations
Question 10
The concept of 'human rights' in Nigeria is based on which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. European Union
D. Commonwealth of Nations
Question 11
The concept of human rights is closely linked to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss the relationship between the two concepts, using examples from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
A. The rule of law is a means of protecting human rights, while human rights are the ends that the rule of law seeks to achieve.
B. The rule of law is a constraint on the exercise of power, while human rights are the rights that individuals have against the state.
C. The rule of law is a way of promoting social justice, while human rights are the rights that individuals have to be treated fairly by the state.
D. The rule of law is a means of promoting economic development, while human rights are the rights that individuals have to participate in the economy.
Question 12
The 'Scramble for Africa' was a period of intense European colonization of Africa, which lasted from approximately which year?
A. 1880
B. 1885
C. 1890
D. 1895
Question 13
The concept of Separation of Powers is a fundamental principle of constitutionalism. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the legislative branch?
A. The power of the executive branch to veto laws passed by the legislative branch.
B. The power of the judicial branch to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional.
C. The power of the legislative branch to impeach the president.
D. The power of the executive branch to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional.
Question 14
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following constitutional development processes?
A. Constitutional Conference
B. National Assembly
C. Executive Order
D. Judicial Review
Question 15
The concept of 'rule of law' in human rights refers to the idea that the law should be applied equally to all citizens, regardless of their social status or position. Which of the following is an example of the rule of law in action?
A. A judge making a decision based on their personal opinion
B. A government official making a decision based on their position
C. A law being applied equally to all citizens
D. A citizen being exempt from the law due to their social status

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