POST UTME CHRISTOPHER UNIVERSITY 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a system of government is best exemplified by which of the following scenarios?
A. A system where the legislative, executive, and judicial branches have equal powers
B. A system where the president has absolute power and the legislature has no powers
C. A system where the prime minister has absolute power and the legislature has no powers
D. A system where the judiciary has the power to appoint judges and the legislature has no powers
Question 2
In a presidential system of government, the president serves as both the head of state and the head of government. What is the name of this system of government?
A. Unitary system
B. Federal system
C. Constitutional monarchy
D. Parliamentary system
Question 3
The concept of power in government refers to the ability of a government to make decisions and enforce its will. Which of the following is a characteristic of a powerful government?
A. It has the ability to make decisions without consulting its citizens.
B. It has the ability to enforce its decisions without opposition.
C. It has the ability to provide public goods and services to its citizens.
D. All of the above.
Question 4
The concept of power in government refers to the ability of a government to make decisions and enforce its will. Which of the following is a type of power that a government may possess?
A. Legislative power
B. Executive power
C. Judicial power
D. All of the above.
Question 5
A country has a system of government where the head of state is also the head of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
B. Concentration of power in the hands of the head of state
C. A parliamentary system with a prime minister as head of government
D. A constitutional monarchy with a monarch as head of state
Question 6
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote free trade among member states
B. To establish a common currency
C. To promote regional security
D. To promote cultural exchange
Question 7
A country has a presidential system of government where the president serves as the head of state and head of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
B. Concentration of power in the hands of the president
C. A parliamentary system with a prime minister as head of government
D. A constitutional monarchy with a monarch as head of state
Question 8
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the acceptance of a government's authority by its citizens. Which of the following is a characteristic of a legitimate government?
A. It has the power to make laws without consulting its citizens.
B. It has the support of the majority of its citizens.
C. It has the ability to enforce its laws without opposition.
D. It has the power to declare war without consulting its citizens.
Question 9
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Independent Judiciary
C. Federal Character Principle
D. Executive Presidency
Question 10
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that promotes peace and security among its member states. Which of the following is a primary function of the UN?
A. To provide military aid to member states in times of conflict.
B. To promote economic development and cooperation among member states.
C. To maintain international peace and security.
D. To provide humanitarian aid to refugees and displaced persons.
Question 11
The concept of 'pre-colonial administration' refers to the systems of governance that existed in Nigeria before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following was a characteristic of pre-colonial administration in Nigeria?
A. Centralized authority
B. Decentralized authority
C. Absence of written laws
D. Presence of a strong bureaucracy
Question 12
The concept of power in government refers to the ability of a government to make decisions and enforce its will. Which of the following is a type of power that a government may possess?
A. Legislative power
B. Executive power
C. Judicial power
D. All of the above
Question 13
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a significant milestone in the country's constitutional development. Which of the following features was NOT a part of this constitution?
A. Establishment of a Federal System of Government
B. Creation of a Senate and a House of Representatives
C. Introduction of a Presidential System of Government
D. Provision for a unicameral legislature
Question 14
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the acceptance of a government's authority by its citizens. Which of the following is a factor that contributes to the legitimacy of a government?
A. The government's ability to provide public goods and services.
B. The government's ability to maintain law and order.
C. The government's ability to promote economic development.
D. All of the above.
Question 15
The concept of legitimacy in international relations is closely tied to the idea of sovereignty. Discuss how the United Nations (UN) has attempted to balance the need for state sovereignty with the need for international cooperation and collective security.
A. The UN has consistently prioritized state sovereignty over international cooperation, leading to a lack of effective collective security.
B. The UN has successfully balanced state sovereignty with international cooperation through its system of collective security and international law.
C. The UN has largely ignored the concept of sovereignty in its pursuit of international cooperation and collective security.
D. The UN has created a new form of sovereignty that prioritizes international cooperation over state sovereignty.

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