POST UTME FUTO 2025 Government | Objective

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Question 1
A government's foreign policy is often influenced by its domestic politics. Discuss the relationship between domestic politics and foreign policy, using examples from Nigeria's foreign policy.
A. Domestic politics has a significant impact on a government's foreign policy, but it is not the only factor.
B. Domestic politics has no impact on a government's foreign policy.
C. A government's foreign policy is determined solely by its domestic politics.
D. A government's foreign policy is determined solely by its international relations.
Question 2
The concept of federal character in Nigeria's federal system is designed to promote representation and participation of all ethnic and regional groups in the government. Which of the following provisions of the constitution is a key feature of the federal character principle?
A. The creation of a federal character commission to monitor and enforce compliance.
B. The establishment of a quota system for the appointment of federal officials.
C. The requirement that all federal appointments be made on a rotational basis.
D. The prohibition of discrimination against any ethnic or regional group in the appointment of federal officials.
Question 3
The Nigerian government has been criticized for its handling of the country's pre-colonial and colonial administration. Discuss the implications of Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial administration on its current political system.
A. Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial administration has had a significant impact on its current political system, resulting in a complex system of government.
B. Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial administration has had no significant impact on its current political system.
C. Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial administration has led to a shift in the country's cultural identity.
D. Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial administration has led to a decline in the country's economic development.
Question 4
The concept of checks and balances in a democratic system is designed to prevent 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 impeachment
B. The power of judicial review
C. The power of legislative override
D. The power of executive order
Question 5
The concept of electoral systems is rooted in the idea of representing the will of the people. Which of the following is a characteristic of a proportional representation electoral system?
A. The number of seats a party wins is proportional to the number of votes it receives
B. The party with the most votes wins all the seats
C. The party with the most seats in the legislature forms the government
D. The government is formed by a coalition of parties
Question 6
The concept of separation of powers in a democratic system is designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Which of the following is an example of a power that is separated between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?
A. Power to declare war
B. Power to appoint judges
C. Power to approve treaties
D. Power to regulate commerce
Question 7
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of rule of law. Discuss the relationship between constitutionalism and the rule of law, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Constitutionalism is a means of ensuring that the rule of law is upheld, while the rule of law is a means of ensuring that constitutionalism is upheld.
B. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme, while the rule of law is a system of government where the law is supreme.
C. Constitutionalism is a means of limiting the power of the government, while the rule of law is a means of ensuring that the government is accountable to the people.
D. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the government is supreme, while the rule of law is a system of government where the people are supreme.
Question 8
In a presidential system of government, the president serves as both the head of state and the head of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. Separation of powers
B. Constitutional monarchy
C. Parliamentary system
D. Unitary system
Question 9
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has jurisdiction to hear cases involving the interpretation of the ECOWAS Treaty. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the jurisdiction of the Court?
A. The Court has jurisdiction to hear cases involving the interpretation of the ECOWAS Treaty, but only in cases where the parties involved are member states.
B. The Court has jurisdiction to hear cases involving the interpretation of the ECOWAS Treaty, and its decisions are binding on all member states.
C. The Court has jurisdiction to hear cases involving the interpretation of the ECOWAS Treaty, but only in cases where the parties involved are non-member states.
D. The Court has jurisdiction to hear cases involving the interpretation of the ECOWAS Treaty, and its decisions are advisory only.
Question 10
The concept of pre-colonial administration in the Nigerian Constitution is based on the idea of traditional governance systems. Which of the following is a correct example of a feature of pre-colonial administration?
A. Decentralized governance
B. Centralized governance
C. Autocratic governance
D. Democratic governance
Question 11
The concept of constitutional development in Nigeria refers to the process of creating and amending the country's constitution. Which of the following is a correct example of constitutional development in Nigeria?
A. The creation of the 1999 Constitution
B. The amendment of the 1963 Constitution
C. The creation of the 1979 Constitution
D. The amendment of the 1999 Constitution
Question 12
The concept of human rights is rooted in the idea that all individuals are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Which of the following is a fundamental 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 equal protection under the law
D. The right to vote and participate in the democratic process
Question 13
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following forms of government?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentary System
Question 14
The concept of federalism in a democratic system is designed to divide power between the central government and the constituent units. Which of the following is an example of a federal system?
A. United States of America
B. Germany
C. France
D. United Kingdom
Question 15
The concept of federalism is closely tied to the idea of decentralization. Discuss the relationship between federalism and decentralization, using examples from Nigeria's system of government.
A. Federalism is a system of government that is based on decentralization, but it is not the same as decentralization.
B. Decentralization is a means of ensuring federalism, but it is not the only means.
C. Federalism and decentralization are the same thing.
D. Federalism and decentralization are completely different.

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