POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2018 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The rule of law is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the rule of law?
A. The government has absolute power
B. The judiciary is independent
C. The constitution is supreme
D. The military has final say
Question 2
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is a product of the country's pre-colonial and colonial administration. What is the primary purpose of the separation of powers?
A. To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
B. To ensure that the President has absolute power
C. To give more power to the National Assembly
D. To prevent the judiciary from interpreting the Constitution
Question 3
The concept of public administration refers to the management of public goods and services. Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-managed public administration?
A. Efficient use of resources.
B. Effective delivery of public goods and services.
C. Transparency and accountability in decision-making.
D. All of the above.
Question 4
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of separation of powers. Which of the following is a characteristic of a constitutional system that embodies the principle of separation of powers?
A. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches are fused into a single entity.
B. The legislative branch has the power to appoint the head of the executive branch.
C. The executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch.
D. The judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional.
Question 5
The concept of local government is closely tied to the idea of decentralization. Which of the following is a key advantage of local government?
A. Increased efficiency
B. Improved accountability
C. Enhanced citizen participation
D. Reduced costs
Question 6
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that aims to promote peace and security among its member states. Which of the following is a key principle of the UN Charter?
A. Sovereign equality of member states
B. Non-interference in domestic affairs
C. Collective security
D. Self-determination
Question 7
A diagram of a simple titration setup is shown below. If the titration is carried out with a strong acid and a strong base, what will be the resulting solution?
A. A neutral solution
B. A basic solution
C. An acidic solution
D. A salt solution
Question 8
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is one of the key objectives of ECOWAS?
A. To promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states
B. To promote political integration and cooperation among its member states
C. To promote cultural integration and cooperation among its member states
D. To promote social integration and cooperation among its member states
Question 9
The United Nations has 193 member states. What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?
A. To promote peace and security among its member states
B. To promote economic development and cooperation among its member states
C. To promote social development and cooperation among its member states
D. To promote cultural development and cooperation among its member states
Question 10
The concept of power in public administration refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others. Which of the following is an example of coercive power?
A. Reward power
B. Legitimate power
C. Coercive power
D. Expert power
Question 11
The concept of international relations is concerned with the relations between states and other actors in the international system. Which of the following is an example of a tool used by a state to achieve its international relations objectives?
A. Diplomacy
B. Economic sanctions
C. Military intervention
D. Cultural exchange
Question 12
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that aims to promote economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. Promote economic growth and development
B. Enhance regional security
C. Foster cooperation on trade and investment
D. Encourage cultural exchange
Question 13
The concept of authority in political systems is often associated with the right to make decisions. Discuss the different types of authority, using examples from the Nigerian political system.
A. Authority is a concept that is separate from power.
B. Authority is a concept that is separate from legitimacy.
C. Authority is a concept that is separate from influence.
D. Authority is a concept that is separate from all of the above.
Question 14
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is a product of the country's pre-colonial and colonial administration. What is the primary purpose of the checks and balances?
A. To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
B. To ensure that the President has absolute power
C. To give more power to the National Assembly
D. To prevent the judiciary from interpreting the Constitution
Question 15
The African Union has a number of organs that work together to achieve its goals. Which of the following is a key function of the African Union Commission?
A. To promote economic integration
B. To promote political integration
C. To promote social integration
D. To provide technical assistance to member states

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