POST UTME LASU 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is rooted in the country's colonial past. Which of the following best describes the impact of colonialism on Nigeria's constitutional development?
A. Colonialism led to the adoption of a federal system of government
B. Colonialism resulted in the imposition of a unitary system of government
C. Colonialism had no significant impact on Nigeria's constitutional development
D. Colonialism led to the adoption of a parliamentary system of government
Question 2
The concept of legitimacy in political science refers to the acceptance of authority by individuals or groups. Discuss the different types of legitimacy and explain how they are exercised in different contexts.
A. Legitimacy can be exercised through formal or informal means.
B. Legitimacy can only be exercised through formal means.
C. Legitimacy can only be exercised through informal means.
D. Legitimacy cannot be exercised through either formal or informal means.
Question 3
The ' Lagos Plan of Action' (1980) was a regional economic plan aimed at promoting economic development in West Africa. Which of the following was a key objective of the plan?
A. To promote regional integration and cooperation
B. To establish a common currency for West Africa
C. To promote economic development through industrialization
D. To reduce dependence on foreign aid
Question 4
The African Union's (AU) primary objective is to promote economic, political, and social integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key instrument used by the AU to achieve this objective?
A. The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
B. The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
C. The African Union's Constitutive Act
D. The African Economic Community
Question 5
The concept of power in political science refers to the ability of individuals or groups to influence the behavior of others. Discuss the different types of power and explain how they are exercised in different contexts.
A. Power can be exercised through coercion, persuasion, or manipulation.
B. Power can only be exercised through coercion.
C. Power can only be exercised through persuasion.
D. Power cannot be exercised through manipulation.
Question 6
The concept of federalism is based on the idea of power being divided between the central government and the constituent units. Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
A. Unitary system
B. Constitutional monarchy
C. Federalism
D. Parliamentary system
Question 7
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of the President. Which of the following is a correct example of a check on the President's power?
A. The power of the National Assembly to approve the President's budget
B. The power of the judiciary to interpret the Constitution
C. The power of the Senate to approve presidential appointments
D. The power of the House of Representatives to impeach the President
Question 8
The concept of separation of powers is based on the idea of dividing power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. Constitutional monarchy
B. Presidential system
C. Separation of powers
D. Parliamentary system
Question 9
The concept of federal character in Nigeria is aimed at promoting national unity and integration. Which of the following is a principle of federal character?
A. To ensure that each state has at least one representative in the federal cabinet
B. To promote the participation of all ethnic groups in the government
C. To ensure that each state has at least one university
D. To promote the development of all regions
Question 10
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of the President. Which of the following is a correct example of a separation of power?
A. The power of the President to appoint judges
B. The power of the National Assembly to approve the President's budget
C. The power of the judiciary to interpret the Constitution
D. The power of the President to dissolve the National Assembly
Question 11
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a democratic system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive?
A. The power of the legislature to impeach the president
B. The power of the judiciary to declare laws unconstitutional
C. The power of the executive to appoint judges
D. The power of the president to dissolve the legislature
Question 12
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a significant milestone in the country's constitutional development. Discuss the key features of this constitution and explain its impact on Nigerian politics.
A. The 1979 Constitution introduced a federal system of government and established a presidential system of government.
B. The 1979 Constitution introduced a parliamentary system of government and established a federal system of government.
C. The 1979 Constitution introduced a presidential system of government and established a unitary system of government.
D. The 1979 Constitution did not introduce any significant changes to the existing system of government.
Question 13
The 'OAU Charter' (1963) was a regional charter aimed at promoting economic development and cooperation in Africa. Which of the following was a key objective of the charter?
A. To promote regional integration and cooperation
B. To establish a common currency for Africa
C. To promote economic development through industrialization
D. To reduce dependence on foreign aid
Question 14
The concept of political parties in Nigeria is rooted in the country's colonial past. Which of the following best describes the impact of colonialism on Nigeria's political parties?
A. Colonialism led to the adoption of a multi-party system of government
B. Colonialism resulted in the imposition of a single-party system of government
C. Colonialism had no significant impact on Nigeria's political parties
D. Colonialism led to the adoption of a participatory system of government
Question 15
The concept of pressure groups in Nigeria is rooted in the country's colonial past. Which of the following best describes the impact of colonialism on Nigeria's pressure groups?
A. Colonialism led to the adoption of a decentralized system of government
B. Colonialism resulted in the imposition of a centralized system of government
C. Colonialism had no significant impact on Nigeria's pressure groups
D. Colonialism led to the adoption of a participatory system of government

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