POST UTME LASU 2018 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that plays a crucial role in maintaining global peace and security. Discuss the role of the UN in promoting peace and security, and explain how it achieves its goals.
A. The UN promotes peace and security through its peacekeeping missions and humanitarian aid.
B. The UN achieves its goals through its member states, which contribute troops and resources to UN operations.
C. The UN promotes peace and security through its diplomatic efforts and mediation services.
D. The UN achieves its goals through its economic sanctions and trade embargoes.
Question 2
The United Nations' primary function is to maintain international peace and security. Which of the following is a key mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Peacekeeping operations
B. Humanitarian aid
C. Economic sanctions
D. Diplomatic negotiations
Question 3
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has implemented several policies to promote regional integration. Which of the following is a key benefit of ECOWAS membership?
A. Increased access to regional markets
B. Improved transportation infrastructure
C. Enhanced security cooperation
D. Increased foreign investment
Question 4
The concept of public administration refers to the implementation of government policies and programs through which of the following?
A. Bureaucratic structures
B. Political parties
C. Interest groups
D. Civil society organizations
Question 5
The concept of 'Constitutionalism' in Public Administration refers to the idea that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land and that all other laws and institutions must conform to it. Which of the following best describes the implications of Constitutionalism in Public Administration?
A. It ensures that the government is accountable to the people and that the rule of law is upheld.
B. It allows for the concentration of power in the hands of the executive.
C. It enables the government to make laws without consulting the legislature.
D. It promotes the idea of separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Question 6
The concept of power in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss how the two concepts are related, using a diagram.
A. Power is the source of authority, while authority is the means of enforcing power.
B. Authority is the source of power, while power is the means of enforcing authority.
C. Power and authority are two separate concepts that are not related.
D. Power is the result of authority, while authority is the source of power.
Question 7
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?
A. To promote economic development and cooperation among its member states.
B. To maintain international peace and security.
C. To protect human rights and promote social justice.
D. To provide humanitarian aid to countries affected by natural disasters.
Question 8
The Nigerian Constitution is based on the principles of federalism. Explain how the federal system of government is designed to promote the unity and diversity of the country, using a diagram.
A. The federal system of government promotes unity by giving more power to the central government.
B. The federal system of government promotes diversity by giving more power to the states.
C. The federal system of government promotes unity and diversity by giving equal power to the central government and the states.
D. The federal system of government promotes unity and diversity by giving more power to the local governments.
Question 9
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in 1945 with the aim of promoting peace and security in the world. Which of the following is one of the main purposes of the UN?
A. To promote economic development and cooperation among its member states.
B. To maintain international peace and security.
C. To protect human rights and promote social justice.
D. To provide humanitarian aid to countries affected by natural disasters.
Question 10
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a presidential system of government is a mechanism to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one person or institution. Which of the following is NOT a check on the power of the executive?
A. The power to appoint judges
B. The power to veto legislation
C. The power to declare war
D. The power to appoint ambassadors
Question 11
The Nigerian Constitution is based on the principles of democracy. Explain how the democratic system of government is designed to promote the participation of citizens in the decision-making process.
A. The democratic system of government promotes participation by giving more power to the citizens.
B. The democratic system of government promotes participation by giving more power to the government.
C. The democratic system of government promotes participation by giving equal power to the citizens and the government.
D. The democratic system of government promotes participation by giving more power to the local governments.
Question 12
The concept of rule of law is closely tied to the idea of individual rights and freedoms. Explain how the rule of law protects individual rights and freedoms in a democratic government.
A. The rule of law protects individual rights and freedoms in a democratic government by requiring the government to follow the law and respect the rights and freedoms of its citizens.
B. The rule of law protects individual rights and freedoms in a democratic government by giving the government the power to make laws and policies that restrict individual rights and freedoms.
C. The rule of law protects individual rights and freedoms in a democratic government by allowing the government to interpret the law and make decisions that affect individual rights and freedoms.
D. The rule of law protects individual rights and freedoms in a democratic government by giving the government the power to enforce laws and policies that restrict individual rights and freedoms.
Question 13
The concept of checks and balances in a government is designed to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. Explain how the system of checks and balances works in a presidential system.
A. The system of checks and balances in a presidential system works by giving the legislative branch the power to impeach the president and the judicial branch the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
B. The system of checks and balances in a presidential system works by giving the executive branch the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch and the judicial branch the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
C. The system of checks and balances in a presidential system works by giving the legislative branch the power to declare the president's actions unconstitutional and the judicial branch the power to impeach the president.
D. The system of checks and balances in a presidential system works by giving the executive branch the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional and the judicial branch the power to impeach the president.
Question 14
The concept of separation of powers is closely tied to the idea of checks and balances. Explain how the separation of powers works in a presidential system.
A. The separation of powers in a presidential system works by giving the legislative branch the power to make laws, the executive branch the power to enforce laws, and the judicial branch the power to interpret laws.
B. The separation of powers in a presidential system works by giving the executive branch the power to make laws, the legislative branch the power to enforce laws, and the judicial branch the power to interpret laws.
C. The separation of powers in a presidential system works by giving the legislative branch the power to make laws, the executive branch the power to interpret laws, and the judicial branch the power to enforce laws.
D. The separation of powers in a presidential system works by giving the executive branch the power to make laws, the legislative branch the power to interpret laws, and the judicial branch the power to enforce laws.
Question 15
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that plays a crucial role in maintaining global peace and security. Discuss the role of the UN in promoting peace and security, and explain how it achieves its goals.
A. The UN promotes peace and security through its peacekeeping missions and humanitarian aid.
B. The UN achieves its goals through its member states, which contribute troops and resources to UN operations.
C. The UN promotes peace and security through its diplomatic efforts and mediation services.
D. The UN achieves its goals through its economic sanctions and trade embargoes.

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