POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2020 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The Nigerian Constitution provides for a system of government that is based on the principles of democracy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this system, using examples from the Nigerian experience.
A. The system of democracy provides for greater participation of citizens in the decision-making process, but it also creates opportunities for conflict and competition between different groups.
B. The system of democracy promotes economic development by allowing citizens to make decisions about their own economic policies.
C. The system of democracy ensures that power is distributed evenly among different branches of government, but it also creates opportunities for corruption and abuse of power.
D. The system of democracy promotes social justice by ensuring that the rights of all citizens are protected, but it also creates opportunities for conflict and competition between different groups.
Question 2
A local government has the authority to collect taxes, but it is not necessarily legitimate. What does this imply about the relationship between authority and legitimacy?
A. Authority and legitimacy are interchangeable concepts, and a local government with authority is automatically legitimate.
B. Authority and legitimacy are distinct concepts, and a local government can have authority without being legitimate.
C. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, and a local government cannot have authority without being legitimate.
D. Authority is a necessary condition for legitimacy, and a local government cannot be legitimate without having authority.
Question 3
The 1963 Republican Constitution was a significant milestone in the constitutional development of Nigeria. What was the main feature of this constitution?
A. It introduced a new system of government that would promote national unity
B. It consolidated the power of the federal government
C. It promoted regional autonomy
D. It established a parliamentary system of government
Question 4
In the context of constitutional development in Nigeria, what is the significance of the 1963 Republican Constitution?
A. It marked the beginning of a new era of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
B. It introduced the concept of federalism in Nigeria.
C. It was the first constitution to be drafted by Nigerians themselves.
D. It was a response to the challenges of colonialism in Nigeria.
Question 5
The 'Nigerian Bar Association' is an example of which type of pressure group?
A. Trade Union
B. Professional Association
C. Pressure Group
D. Civil Society Organization
Question 6
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the creation of local governments. Which of the following is a key responsibility of local governments in Nigeria?
A. Providing basic education to citizens
B. Collecting taxes and providing infrastructure
C. Providing healthcare services to citizens
D. Providing law and order in rural areas
Question 7
In the context of Constitutions and Constitutionalism, what is the primary purpose of a constitution?
A. To establish the powers of the government
B. To protect the rights of citizens
C. To promote national unity
D. To facilitate economic development
Question 8
The 1963 Republican Constitution was a significant milestone in the constitutional development of Nigeria. What was the main reason for its adoption?
A. To consolidate the power of the federal government
B. To promote regional autonomy
C. To establish a parliamentary system of government
D. To introduce a new system of government that would promote national unity
Question 9
The 1963 Republican Constitution was a response to the challenges of colonialism in Nigeria. What was the main challenge that it sought to address?
A. The challenge of promoting national unity
B. The challenge of consolidating the power of the federal government
C. The challenge of promoting regional autonomy
D. The challenge of introducing a new system of government that would promote national unity
Question 10
A government has the power to make laws, but it is not necessarily legitimate. What does this imply about the relationship between power and legitimacy?
A. Power and legitimacy are interchangeable concepts, and a government with power is automatically legitimate.
B. Power and legitimacy are distinct concepts, and a government can have power without being legitimate.
C. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for power, and a government cannot have power without being legitimate.
D. Power is a necessary condition for legitimacy, and a government cannot be legitimate without having power.
Question 11
What is the concept of 'rule of law' in the context of Human Rights?
A. The idea that the law is above the government
B. The idea that the government is above the law
C. The idea that the law is a tool for social change
D. The idea that the law is a means of social control
Question 12
The 'Nigerian Political Parties' are examples of which type of pressure group?
A. Trade Union
B. Professional Association
C. Pressure Group
D. Political Party
Question 13
The 'Nigerian Civil Society Organizations' are examples of which type of pressure group?
A. Trade Union
B. Professional Association
C. Pressure Group
D. Civil Society Organization
Question 14
The 'Nigerian Political Parties' are examples of which type of pressure group?
A. Trade Union
B. Professional Association
C. Pressure Group
D. Political Party
Question 15
The Nigerian Constitution provides for a system of government that is based on the principles of federalism. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this system, using examples from the Nigerian experience.
A. The system of federalism provides for greater autonomy for states and local governments, but it also creates opportunities for conflict and competition between different levels of government.
B. The system of federalism promotes economic development by allowing states and local governments to make decisions about their own economic policies.
C. The system of federalism ensures that power is distributed evenly among different branches of government, but it also creates opportunities for corruption and abuse of power.
D. The system of federalism promotes social justice by ensuring that the rights of all citizens are protected, but it also creates opportunities for conflict and competition between different groups.

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