POST UTME ESUT 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of pre-colonial administration in Nigeria, what was the role of the Ogboni society?
A. They were a group of powerful warriors who controlled the government.
B. They were a group of wise elders who advised the king.
C. They were a group of priests who performed rituals and sacrifices.
D. They were a group of traders who controlled the economy.
Question 2
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily a feature of which system of government?
A. Unitary System
B. Federal System
C. Confederation System
D. Parliamentary System
Question 3
The rule of law is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Which of the following is a key feature of the rule of law?
A. The power of the judiciary to interpret the constitution
B. The separation of powers
C. The independence of the judiciary
D. The supremacy of the constitution
Question 4
The concept of Constitutional Development in Nigeria is based on the idea of evolving the Constitution to meet the changing needs of the country. Which of the following is a key feature of the 1999 Constitution?
A. The establishment of a presidential system of government
B. The creation of a federal system of government
C. The establishment of a unicameral legislature
D. The creation of a parliamentary system of government
Question 5
In a democratic system, what is the primary source of legitimacy for a government?
A. The people
B. The constitution
C. The monarch
D. The military
Question 6
In a federal system of government, what is the relationship between the central government and the regional governments?
A. The central government has absolute authority over the regional governments
B. The regional governments have absolute authority over the central government
C. The central government and the regional governments have equal authority
D. The central government has some authority over the regional governments, but the regional governments also have some authority over the central government
Question 7
The concept of Checks and Balances in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for checking the power of the Executive?
A. The Senate's power to approve presidential appointments
B. The power of the National Assembly to impeach the President
C. The power of the judiciary to declare laws passed by the National Assembly as unconstitutional
D. The power of the President to dissolve the National Assembly
Question 8
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been criticized for its lack of effective conflict resolution mechanisms. Discuss the implications of this criticism for ECOWAS's legitimacy and effectiveness.
A. ECOWAS's lack of effective conflict resolution mechanisms undermines its legitimacy and effectiveness.
B. ECOWAS's lack of effective conflict resolution mechanisms is a necessary consequence of its limited resources.
C. ECOWAS's lack of effective conflict resolution mechanisms is a result of a lack of political will.
D. ECOWAS's lack of effective conflict resolution mechanisms is a deliberate strategy to avoid taking sides in conflicts.
Question 9
The concept of separation of powers is rooted in the idea of preventing the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the separation of powers?
A. Checks and balances
B. Separation of powers
C. Concentration of power
D. Independence of the judiciary
Question 10
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is an example of which type of international organization?
A. Regional Organization
B. International Governmental Organization
C. Non-Governmental Organization
D. Supranational Organization
Question 11
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily a feature of which system of government?
A. Unitary System
B. Federal System
C. Confederation System
D. Parliamentary System
Question 12
The concept of power in public administration is often associated with the ability to influence decision-making. Discuss the relationship between power and influence in the context of public administration.
A. Power is a necessary condition for influence in public administration.
B. Influence is a necessary condition for power in public administration.
C. Power and influence are interchangeable concepts in public administration.
D. Power and influence are separate concepts in public administration.
Question 13
The concept of Separation of Powers in the Nigerian Constitution is based on the idea of dividing power among three branches of government. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Executive branch?
A. The power to declare war
B. The power to approve presidential appointments
C. The power to impose taxes
D. The power to declare a state of emergency
Question 14
The United Nations (UN) is an example of which type of international organization?
A. Regional Organization
B. International Governmental Organization
C. Non-Governmental Organization
D. Supranational Organization
Question 15
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system?
A. Power is concentrated in the central government.
B. Power is divided between the central government and the states.
C. The central government has absolute authority over the states.
D. The states have complete autonomy and do not report to the central government.

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