POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
In a federal system of government, power is divided between the central government and the regional governments. Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system?
A. The central government has absolute power
B. The regional governments have the power to make laws
C. The central government has the power to make laws on all matters
D. The regional governments have the power to collect taxes
Question 2
The concept of 'electoral systems' refers to the processes by which citizens choose their representatives. Which of the following is an example of a 'proportional representation' system?
A. First-past-the-post
B. Single transferable vote
C. Mixed-member proportional
D. Majority system
Question 3
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established a presidential system of government. Which of the following is a key feature of this system?
A. A strong central government with significant powers.
B. A weak central government with limited powers.
C. A system of checks and balances between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
D. A system of direct democracy where citizens make decisions directly.
Question 4
The concept of 'rule of law' in a democratic system refers to the idea that the government and its citizens are subject to the law. Which of the following best describes the rule of law?
A. The government is above the law
B. The law is applied equally to all citizens
C. The government can suspend the law in times of emergency
D. The law is only applied to certain groups of citizens
Question 5
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a democratic system refers to the division of power between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Which of the following best describes the separation of powers?
A. The legislative branch has the power to make laws, the executive branch has the power to enforce laws, and the judicial branch has the power to interpret laws
B. The executive branch has the power to make laws, the legislative branch has the power to enforce laws, and the judicial branch has the power to interpret laws
C. The judicial branch has the power to make laws, the executive branch has the power to enforce laws, and the legislative branch has the power to interpret laws
D. The legislative branch has the power to make laws, the executive branch has the power to interpret laws, and the judicial branch has the power to enforce laws
Question 6
The concept of 'Realpolitik' in international relations is associated with which of the following philosophers?
A. Machiavelli
B. Kant
C. Hobbes
D. Rousseau
Question 7
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a democratic system is exemplified by the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Which of the following best describes the primary function of the judicial branch in this context?
A. To make laws
B. To enforce laws
C. To interpret laws
D. To appoint judges
Question 8
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a system of government is designed to prevent the concentration of power in one branch or institution. Which of the following systems of government is characterized by this concept?
A. Federal system
B. Unitary system
C. Confederation
D. Parliamentary system
Question 9
The 'First Past the Post' electoral system is used in many countries, including the United Kingdom. What is the primary advantage of this system?
A. Encourages coalition governments
B. Favors the majority party
C. Promotes proportional representation
D. Reduces the risk of hung parliaments
Question 10
A political party's ideology is best described as a combination of which of the following?
A. Economic and social policies
B. Domestic and foreign policies
C. Social and economic policies
D. Domestic and international policies
Question 11
The 1960s and 1970s saw a significant increase in the number of African countries gaining independence from colonial rule. Which of the following was a key factor contributing to this trend?
A. The rise of nationalist movements across Africa.
B. The decline of European colonial powers.
C. The increase in international aid and support for African countries.
D. The spread of communism across Africa.
Question 12
The concept of 'human rights' in a democratic system refers to the fundamental rights and freedoms that citizens possess. Which of the following best describes human rights?
A. The rights and freedoms that citizens possess
B. The rights and freedoms that the government possesses
C. The rights and freedoms that are granted by the government
D. The rights and freedoms that are taken away by the government
Question 13
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established to?
A. Promote peace and security
B. Advance economic development
C. Protect human rights
D. Provide humanitarian aid
Question 14
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a democratic system is rooted in the idea of preventing the concentration of power in one institution. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in a system with separation of powers?
A. The legislative branch has the power to declare laws passed by the executive branch unconstitutional.
B. The executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch, but the legislative branch can override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
C. The judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional, but the legislative branch can impeach and remove judges who make such decisions.
D. The executive branch has the power to appoint judges to the judicial branch, but the legislative branch can impeach and remove judges who are deemed unfit.
Question 15
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a democratic system is rooted in the idea of preventing the concentration of power in one institution. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in a system with checks and balances?
A. The legislative branch has absolute power over the executive and judicial branches.
B. The executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch, but the legislative branch can override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
C. The judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional, but the legislative branch can impeach and remove judges who make such decisions.
D. The executive branch has the power to appoint judges to the judicial branch, but the legislative branch can impeach and remove judges who are deemed unfit.

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