POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of authority is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of authority, using examples from the Nigerian context.
A. Authority can be divided into three types: legitimate, coercive, and remunerative.
B. Authority can be divided into two types: formal and informal.
C. Authority can be divided into four types: expert, institutional, coercive, and remunerative.
D. Authority can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.
Question 2
The concept of power is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of power, using examples from the Nigerian context.
A. Power can be divided into three types: legislative, executive, and judicial.
B. Power can be divided into two types: formal and informal.
C. Power can be divided into four types: coercive, remunerative, expert, and institutional.
D. Power can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.
Question 3
In a presidential system of government, the president serves as both the head of state and the head of government. What is the primary advantage of this system?
A. Increased stability and continuity in government
B. Enhanced accountability of the executive branch
C. Improved representation of diverse interests and opinions
D. Reduced role of the legislature in policy-making
Question 4
The concept of legitimacy in the context of international relations refers to the idea that a government or institution has the right to exercise power and authority over a particular territory or population. Which of the following is a key factor that contributes to the legitimacy of a government?
A. The government's ability to maintain order and stability within its territory.
B. The government's commitment to upholding human rights and the rule of law.
C. The government's ability to provide economic benefits and services to its citizens.
D. The government's ability to project military power and defend its territory.
Question 5
The concept of federalism is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of federalism, using examples from the Nigerian context.
A. Federalism can be divided into three types: unitary, confederal, and federal.
B. Federalism can be divided into two types: formal and informal.
C. Federalism can be divided into four types: coercive, remunerative, expert, and institutional.
D. Federalism can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.
Question 6
The concept of democracy is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of democracy, using examples from the Nigerian context.
A. Democracy can be divided into three types: direct, representative, and participatory.
B. Democracy can be divided into two types: formal and informal.
C. Democracy can be divided into four types: coercive, remunerative, expert, and institutional.
D. Democracy can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.
Question 7
The concept of checks and balances is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of checks and balances, using examples from the Nigerian context.
A. Checks and balances can be divided into three types: legislative, executive, and judicial.
B. Checks and balances can be divided into two types: formal and informal.
C. Checks and balances can be divided into four types: coercive, remunerative, expert, and institutional.
D. Checks and balances can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.
Question 8
The concept of legitimacy is central to the study of government. Discuss the different types of legitimacy, using examples from the Nigerian context.
A. Legitimacy can be divided into three types: moral, legal, and political.
B. Legitimacy can be divided into two types: formal and informal.
C. Legitimacy can be divided into four types: coercive, remunerative, expert, and institutional.
D. Legitimacy can be divided into three types: formal, informal, and structural.
Question 9
Analyze the implications of the 1963 Republican Constitution on the development of Nigeria's federal system of government.
A. The constitution strengthened the federal system by creating more states.
B. The constitution weakened the federal system by concentrating power in the hands of the president.
C. The constitution maintained the existing federal system with minimal changes.
D. The constitution abolished the federal system and replaced it with a unitary system.
Question 10
The concept of authority in the context of international relations refers to the legitimate right to make decisions and take actions on behalf of a state or institution. Which of the following is a key source of authority for a government?
A. The government's ability to maintain order and stability within its territory.
B. The government's commitment to upholding human rights and the rule of law.
C. The government's ability to provide economic benefits and services to its citizens.
D. The government's ability to project military power and defend its territory.
Question 11
The concept of authority in the context of international relations refers to the legitimate right to make decisions and take actions on behalf of a state or institution. Which of the following is a key source of authority for a government?
A. The government's ability to maintain order and stability within its territory.
B. The government's commitment to upholding human rights and the rule of law.
C. The government's ability to provide economic benefits and services to its citizens.
D. The government's ability to project military power and defend its territory.
Question 12
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a democratic system is best exemplified by the separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this system?
A. Each branch has the power to veto the decisions of the other two branches.
B. The legislative branch has the power to declare war without the consent of the other two branches.
C. The executive branch has the power to appoint judges without the consent of the legislative branch.
D. The judicial branch has the power to impeach members of the other two branches.
Question 13
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a democratic system is best exemplified by the division of authority between the legislative and executive branches of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. The legislative branch has the power to declare war without the consent of the executive branch.
B. The executive branch has the power to declare war without the consent of the legislative branch.
C. The legislative branch has the power to impeach members of the executive branch.
D. The executive branch has the power to appoint judges without the consent of the legislative branch.
Question 14
The concept of legitimacy in the context of international relations refers to the idea that a government or institution has the right to exercise power and authority over a particular territory or population. Which of the following is a key factor that contributes to the legitimacy of a government?
A. The government's ability to maintain order and stability within its territory.
B. The government's commitment to upholding human rights and the rule of law.
C. The government's ability to provide economic benefits and services to its citizens.
D. The government's ability to project military power and defend its territory.
Question 15
The concept of power in the context of international relations refers to the ability of a state or institution to achieve its goals and objectives. Which of the following is a key type of power that a state may possess?
A. Hard power, which refers to the ability to use military force and economic coercion to achieve one's goals.
B. Soft power, which refers to the ability to influence others through cultural and ideological means.
C. Smart power, which refers to the ability to combine hard and soft power to achieve one's goals.
D. Structural power, which refers to the ability to shape the international system and influence the behavior of other states.

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