POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the protection of the rights of women. Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the Constitution?
A. The right to equal pay for equal work.
B. The right to freedom from discrimination on the basis of sex.
C. The right to participate in the electoral process.
D. The right to own property.
Question 2
The concept of public administration is concerned with the implementation of policies and programs at the local level. Which of the following is a characteristic of public administration?
A. Public administration is concerned with the formulation of policies
B. Public administration is concerned with the implementation of policies
C. Public administration is concerned with the evaluation of policies
D. Public administration is concerned with the enforcement of laws
Question 3
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in 1945 with the aim of promoting peace and security among its member states. Which of the following is a key principle of the UN Charter?
A. Sovereign equality of member states
B. Non-interference in domestic affairs
C. Collective security
D. Human rights and self-determination
Question 4
The African Union has been instrumental in promoting peace and security in the continent. Discuss the role of the AU in promoting peace and security, using examples from its member states.
A. The AU has been successful in promoting peace and security through its peacekeeping missions.
B. The AU has been successful in promoting peace and security through its mediation efforts.
C. The AU has been successful in promoting peace and security through its economic development programs.
D. The AU has not been successful in promoting peace and security.
Question 5
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the protection of the rights of children. Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the Constitution?
A. The right to education.
B. The right to healthcare.
C. The right to protection from exploitation and abuse.
D. The right to participate in the electoral process.
Question 6
The concept of constitutionalism refers to the idea that a country's constitution should be the supreme law of the land. Which of the following is a key feature of a constitutional system?
A. Separation of powers
B. Independent judiciary
C. Rule of law
D. Executive immunity
Question 7
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been instrumental in promoting economic integration in the region. Discuss the role of ECOWAS in promoting economic integration, using examples from its member states.
A. ECOWAS has been successful in promoting economic integration through its free trade area.
B. ECOWAS has been successful in promoting economic integration through its customs union.
C. ECOWAS has been successful in promoting economic integration through its common market.
D. ECOWAS has not been successful in promoting economic integration.
Question 8
The concept of power in government is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between power and authority, using examples from Nigeria's constitutional development.
A. Power is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient one.
B. Authority is a necessary condition for power, but not a sufficient one.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Power is a product of authority, but not the other way around.
Question 9
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the protection of human rights. Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the Constitution?
A. The right to life, liberty, and security of person.
B. The right to freedom of expression and association.
C. The right to a fair trial and equal protection under the law.
D. The right to vote and participate in the electoral process.
Question 10
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss the relationship between these two concepts, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Constitutionalism is a means of implementing the rule of law.
B. The rule of law is a prerequisite for constitutionalism.
C. Constitutionalism and the rule of law are mutually exclusive concepts.
D. The Nigerian Constitution does not recognize the concept of constitutionalism.
Question 11
The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is rooted in the idea of the rule of law. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Constitution and the rule of law?
A. The Constitution is a set of rules that govern the behavior of citizens, while the rule of law refers to the application of these rules by the government.
B. The Constitution is a supreme law that establishes the framework for the rule of law, which is enforced by the government.
C. The Constitution is a document that outlines the principles of the rule of law, but it is not a set of rules that govern the behavior of citizens.
D. The rule of law is a concept that is separate from the Constitution, and it refers to the idea that the government should be subject to the law.
Question 12
The concept of checks and balances in a democratic system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive?
A. The legislative branch has the power to impeach the president
B. The judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislature as unconstitutional
C. The executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislature
D. The legislative branch has the power to appoint judges to the judiciary
Question 13
The concept of rule of law in political systems is closely related to the idea of human rights. Discuss the relationship between rule of law and human rights, and explain how they are distinct concepts.
A. Rule of law is a necessary condition for human rights, but not a sufficient one.
B. Human rights are a necessary condition for rule of law, but not a sufficient one.
C. Rule of law and human rights are interchangeable terms.
D. Rule of law is a concept that is separate from human rights.
Question 14
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the protection of the rights of people with disabilities. Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the Constitution?
A. The right to equal access to education and employment.
B. The right to freedom from discrimination on the basis of disability.
C. The right to participate in the electoral process.
D. The right to own property.
Question 15
The concept of power in political systems is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between power and authority, and explain how they are distinct concepts.
A. Power is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient one.
B. Authority is a necessary condition for power, but not a sufficient one.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Power is a concept that is separate from authority.

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