POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2023 Government | Objective

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Question 1
In a pre-colonial African society, the 'Elders' Council' was responsible for making decisions on behalf of the community. What was the primary basis for their authority?
A. Hereditary Right
B. Age and Experience
C. Spiritual Authority
D. Economic Power
Question 2
Analyze the concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria's Fourth Republic, focusing on the role of the National Assembly in shaping the country's constitutional framework.
A. The National Assembly plays a crucial role in shaping the country's constitutional framework through its power to amend the Constitution.
B. The National Assembly has limited powers in shaping the country's constitutional framework, with the President holding significant influence.
C. The National Assembly's role in shaping the country's constitutional framework is limited to advising the President.
D. The National Assembly has no role in shaping the country's constitutional framework, as this power is reserved for the President.
Question 3
The concept of 'Rule of Law' is closely related to the idea of 'Separation of Powers'. Which of the following is a key feature of a system that embodies the Rule of Law?
A. Executive Dominance
B. Judicial Independence
C. Legislative Supremacy
D. Administrative Discretion
Question 4
The concept of 'forms of government' refers to the different ways in which power is organized and exercised in a society. Which of the following is a characteristic of a totalitarian form of government?
A. It is characterized by a high degree of individual freedom
B. It is characterized by a high degree of centralization
C. It is characterized by a high degree of decentralization
D. It is characterized by a high degree of accountability
Question 5
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government, with three tiers of government: federal, state, and local. Which of the following is a key feature of the federal system of government?
A. The division of powers between the federal and state governments.
B. The creation of a strong central government with significant powers.
C. The establishment of a unicameral legislature at the federal level.
D. The abolition of the state and local governments.
Question 6
The concept of 'plural society' refers to a society characterized by the coexistence of different ethnic, linguistic, and cultural groups. Which of the following is a key feature of a plural society?
A. The dominance of one ethnic or cultural group over others.
B. The coexistence of different ethnic, linguistic, and cultural groups.
C. The absence of conflict and competition between different groups.
D. The establishment of a single, dominant language and culture.
Question 7
Discuss the concept of electoral systems and processes in Nigeria, focusing on the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in conducting elections.
A. INEC plays a crucial role in conducting elections, with powers to regulate the electoral process and ensure the integrity of the ballot.
B. INEC has limited powers in conducting elections, with the political parties holding significant influence.
C. INEC has no role in conducting elections, as this power is reserved for the President.
D. INEC's role in conducting elections is limited to advising the President.
Question 8
A government may be classified as a democracy if it has a system of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives. What is the term for this system of government?
A. Authoritarianism
B. Totalitarianism
C. Democracy
D. Oligarchy
Question 9
In a presidential system of government, what is the primary function of the legislative branch?
A. To make laws
B. To appoint judges
C. To declare war
D. To approve presidential appointments
Question 10
What is the term for the process by which a country's government is divided into different levels, each with its own powers and responsibilities?
A. Decentralization
B. Centralization
C. Federalism
D. Unitary government
Question 11
In a federal system of government, what is the primary function of the state governments?
A. To make laws for the entire country
B. To serve as the head of state
C. To provide public services to citizens
D. To collect taxes for the federal government
Question 12
The concept of 'electoral systems' refers to the methods used to elect representatives to a legislative body. Which of the following is a characteristic of a first-past-the-post electoral system?
A. It is a proportional representation system
B. It is a single-member constituency system
C. It is a multi-member constituency system
D. It is a party-list proportional representation system
Question 13
The concept of 'pre-colonial administration' refers to the systems of governance that existed in Africa before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following was a characteristic of pre-colonial administration in West Africa?
A. Centralized power structures
B. Decentralized power structures
C. Elective monarchies
D. Hereditary monarchies
Question 14
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a democratic system 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. Electoral college system
D. Federalism
Question 15
The concept of 'electoral systems' refers to the methods used to elect representatives to a legislative body. Which of the following is a characteristic of a proportional representation electoral system?
A. Single-member constituencies
B. Multi-member constituencies
C. Party-list proportional representation
D. First-past-the-post system

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