POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2021 Government | Objective

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Question 1
A country has a federal system of government, where power is divided between the central government and the regional governments. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this system.
A. The federal system is the most effective form of government, as it allows for a strong and stable leadership.
B. The federal system is the most ineffective form of government, as it leads to a lack of accountability and a concentration of power.
C. The federal system has both advantages and disadvantages, and its effectiveness depends on the specific context and circumstances.
D. The federal system is the most popular form of government, as it allows for a direct connection between the people and their leaders.
Question 2
The concept of checks and balances is a mechanism that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive branch?
A. The power of the legislative branch to impeach the president
B. The power of the judicial branch to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional
C. The power of the executive branch to veto laws passed by the legislative branch
D. The power of the legislative branch to appoint judges to the judiciary
Question 3
The concept of power is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the concept of power can be used to explain the behavior of states in the international system.
A. Power is the ability of a state to achieve its goals and interests in the international system.
B. Power is the ability of a state to influence the behavior of other states in the international system.
C. Power is the ability of a state to resist the influence of other states in the international system.
D. Power is not a relevant concept in the study of international relations.
Question 4
In a federal system of government, which of the following is a characteristic of the relationship between the central government and the constituent units?
A. The central government has absolute authority over the constituent units.
B. The constituent units have a significant degree of autonomy.
C. The central government and the constituent units share powers.
D. The constituent units are completely independent of the central government.
Question 5
The concept of legitimacy is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of a government can be affected by the manner in which it exercises its authority in the context of a constitutional democracy.
A. The legitimacy of a government can be affected by the manner in which it exercises its authority in a constitutional democracy, but it is not the sole determining factor.
B. The legitimacy of a government is solely dependent on the authority exercised by the government in a constitutional democracy.
C. The legitimacy of a government is not affected by the manner in which it exercises its authority in a constitutional democracy.
D. Authority is not a factor in determining the legitimacy of a government in a constitutional democracy.
Question 6
The concept of public administration is a critical component of democratic governance. Which of the following is an example of a public administration function?
A. Policy-making
B. Service delivery
C. Regulation and enforcement
D. Funding and resource allocation
Question 7
The concept of political parties is a critical component of democratic governance. Which of the following is an example of a political party function?
A. Policy-making
B. Candidate selection
C. Campaigning and electioneering
D. Funding and resource allocation
Question 8
The concept of human rights is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Which of the following is an example of a human right?
A. The right to life, liberty, and security of person
B. The right to freedom of speech and expression
C. The right to a fair trial and due process
D. The right to vote and participate in the democratic process
Question 9
In a federal system of government, what is the primary function of the legislative branch?
A. To make laws
B. To enforce laws
C. To interpret laws
D. To appoint judges
Question 10
The concept of power is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the concept of power can be used to explain the behavior of states in the international system.
A. Power is the ability of a state to achieve its goals and interests in the international system.
B. Power is the ability of a state to influence the behavior of other states in the international system.
C. Power is the ability of a state to resist the influence of other states in the international system.
D. Power is not a relevant concept in the study of international relations.
Question 11
In a pre-colonial African society, the 'Eze Nri' was a title held by the king of which of the following cities?
A. Nri
B. Igbo-Ukwu
C. Onitsha
D. Benin
Question 12
The concept of constitutionalism is closely tied to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss how the rule of law can be used to limit the power of the executive branch in a constitutional democracy.
A. The rule of law can be used to limit the power of the executive branch by establishing clear checks and balances.
B. The rule of law can be used to limit the power of the executive branch by establishing a system of judicial review.
C. The rule of law can be used to limit the power of the executive branch by establishing a system of separation of powers.
D. The rule of law cannot be used to limit the power of the executive branch in a constitutional democracy.
Question 13
In a parliamentary system of government, which of the following is a characteristic of the relationship between the executive and the legislature?
A. The executive is completely independent of the legislature.
B. The executive is responsible to the legislature.
C. The legislature has absolute authority over the executive.
D. The executive has absolute authority over the legislature.
Question 14
The 'Local Government System' in Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Decentralization
B. Centralization
C. Federalism
D. Unitary Government
Question 15
The concept of legitimacy in government is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of a government can be affected by the manner in which it exercises its authority.
A. Legitimacy is solely dependent on the authority exercised by the government.
B. The manner in which authority is exercised can affect the legitimacy of the government, but it is not the sole determining factor.
C. Legitimacy is not affected by the manner in which authority is exercised.
D. The legitimacy of a government is solely determined by its authority, regardless of how it is exercised.

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