POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2018 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of power is central to the study of government and politics. Which of the following best describes the relationship between power and authority?
A. Power is the ability to exert influence over others, while authority is the legitimate right to make decisions.
B. Power is the legitimate right to make decisions, while authority is the ability to exert influence over others.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms that refer to the same concept.
D. Power and authority are mutually exclusive concepts that cannot coexist.
Question 2
The concept of legitimacy is central to the study of government and politics. Which of the following best describes the relationship between legitimacy and authority?
A. Legitimacy is the ability to exert influence over others, while authority is the legitimate right to make decisions.
B. Legitimacy is the legitimate right to make decisions, while authority is the ability to exert influence over others.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms that refer to the same concept.
D. Legitimacy and authority are mutually exclusive concepts that cannot coexist.
Question 3
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a key feature of which form of government?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederation
D. Constitutional Monarchy
Question 4
The concept of human rights is a fundamental aspect of constitutionalism in Nigeria. Discuss the implications of human rights on the protection of individual freedoms in Nigeria.
A. Human rights have led to a significant erosion of individual freedoms in Nigeria.
B. Human rights have led to a significant enhancement of individual freedoms in Nigeria.
C. Human rights have had a mixed impact on the protection of individual freedoms in Nigeria.
D. Human rights have had no impact on the protection of individual freedoms in Nigeria.
Question 5
The African Union (AU) has been instrumental in promoting regional integration and economic development in Africa. Which of the following is a key feature of the AU's decision-making process?
A. The AU uses a consensus-based approach to decision-making, where all member states must agree on a proposal.
B. The AU uses a majority-voting system, where decisions are made by a simple majority of member states.
C. The AU uses a weighted voting system, where member states with larger economies have more votes.
D. The AU uses a rotating presidency system, where each member state takes turns holding the presidency.
Question 6
The Nigerian Constitution is based on the principles of federalism. Discuss the implications of federalism on the distribution of power between the federal and state governments.
A. Federalism has led to a concentration of power in the federal government, undermining the autonomy of state governments.
B. Federalism has led to a decentralization of power, allowing state governments to exercise greater autonomy.
C. Federalism has led to a mixed distribution of power, with both federal and state governments exercising significant autonomy.
D. Federalism has had no impact on the distribution of power between federal and state governments.
Question 7
The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is rooted in the country's pre-colonial history. Analyze the impact of the pre-colonial system of government on the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
A. The pre-colonial system of government had a negligible impact on the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
B. The pre-colonial system of government laid the foundation for the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
C. The pre-colonial system of government had a mixed impact on the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
D. The pre-colonial system of government had no impact on the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
Question 8
The doctrine of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutional democracy. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government?
A. The legislative branch has the power to declare war, while the executive branch has the power to negotiate treaties.
B. The judicial branch has the power to declare laws unconstitutional, while the legislative branch has the power to impeach the president.
C. The executive branch has the power to veto laws, while the legislative branch has the power to override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
D. The judicial branch has the power to interpret laws, while the executive branch has the power to enforce laws.
Question 9
The concept of constitutional development in Nigeria is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Which of the following best describes the role of the 1999 Constitution in shaping the country's political landscape?
A. The 1999 Constitution has the power to establish a federal system of government and provide for the separation of powers.
B. The 1999 Constitution has the power to establish a unitary system of government and provide for the concentration of power in the hands of the president.
C. The 1999 Constitution has the power to establish a parliamentary system of government and provide for the supremacy of the legislature.
D. The 1999 Constitution has the power to establish a presidential system of government and provide for the direct election of the president.
Question 10
The United Nations (UN) has been instrumental in promoting international cooperation and peacekeeping efforts around the world. Which of the following is a key feature of the UN's peacekeeping operations?
A. The UN uses a military-based approach to peacekeeping, where troops are deployed to maintain order.
B. The UN uses a civilian-based approach to peacekeeping, where diplomats and aid workers are deployed to promote stability.
C. The UN uses a hybrid approach to peacekeeping, where both military and civilian personnel are deployed to maintain order and promote stability.
D. The UN does not engage in peacekeeping operations, instead relying on member states to take responsibility for maintaining peace and security.
Question 11
In the context of political parties, what is the term for the process by which a party selects its candidates for public office?
A. Primary elections
B. Caucuses
C. Conventions
D. Party primaries
Question 12
The 'Electoral College' system is used in which country to elect its head of state?
A. United States
B. France
C. Germany
D. Italy
Question 13
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on the principles of federalism. Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
A. Decentralization of power
B. Centralization of power
C. Uniformity of laws
D. Uniformity of policies
Question 14
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the protection of individual rights and freedoms. Analyze the effectiveness of the Constitution in protecting individual rights and freedoms in Nigeria.
A. The Constitution has been effective in protecting individual rights and freedoms in Nigeria.
B. The Constitution has been ineffective in protecting individual rights and freedoms in Nigeria.
C. The Constitution has had a mixed impact on the protection of individual rights and freedoms in Nigeria.
D. The Constitution has had no impact on the protection of individual rights and freedoms in Nigeria.
Question 15
The rule of law is a fundamental principle of constitutionalism in Nigeria. Analyze the role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.
A. The judiciary plays a minor role in upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.
B. The judiciary plays a significant role in upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.
C. The judiciary plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.
D. The judiciary has no role in upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.

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