POST UTME LASU 2023 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of pressure groups in Nigerian politics is a complex one. Discuss the role of the Nigerian Labour Congress in promoting constitutionalism in Nigeria.
A. The Nigerian Labour Congress has played a significant role in promoting constitutionalism in Nigeria, through its advocacy for workers' rights.
B. The Nigerian Labour Congress has had a limited impact on promoting constitutionalism in Nigeria, due to its focus on economic issues.
C. The Nigerian Labour Congress has actually hindered the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria, through its support for authoritarian regimes.
D. The Nigerian Labour Congress has no role in promoting constitutionalism in Nigeria, as it is a domestic issue.
Question 2
The concept of 'dependency theory' in international relations suggests that
A. developed countries exploit developing countries for resources
B. developing countries are unable to develop due to colonial legacy
C. global trade is a zero-sum game
D. all countries are equally developed
Question 3
A political party's primary function is to?
A. Provide a platform for individual candidates to run for office
B. Represent the interests of a particular group or class
C. Provide a means for citizens to participate in the political process
D. Serve as a vehicle for the implementation of a particular ideology
Question 4
The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is rooted in the country's pre-colonial and colonial past. Discuss the impact of British colonialism on the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
A. The British colonial administration introduced a system of indirect rule, which led to the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
B. The British colonial administration suppressed the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria, leading to a lack of democratic institutions.
C. The British colonial administration introduced a system of direct rule, which led to the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
D. The British colonial administration had no impact on the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
Question 5
The 1991 Gulf War was a result of
A. Iraqi invasion of Kuwait
B. Iranian invasion of Iraq
C. Syrian invasion of Lebanon
D. Egyptian invasion of Sudan
Question 6
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 7
The concept of 'human security' in international relations, as described by the UN, refers to
A. state security
B. economic security
C. human rights
D. all of the above
Question 8
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of
A. a military coup
B. a constitutional conference
C. a plebiscite
D. a general election
Question 9
The 2003 invasion of Iraq was a result of
A. Saddam Hussein's refusal to disarm
B. Iraqi support for Al-Qaeda
C. Iranian support for Saddam Hussein
D. US desire for oil
Question 10
The concept of 'soft power' in international relations, as described by Joseph Nye, refers to a country's ability to influence other nations through
A. military power
B. economic aid
C. cultural exchange
D. diplomatic pressure
Question 11
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a significant milestone in the country's constitutional development. Discuss the key features of this constitution and its impact on Nigerian politics.
A. The 1963 Republican Constitution introduced a federal system of government, which led to the creation of 12 states in Nigeria.
B. The 1963 Republican Constitution introduced a unitary system of government, which led to the creation of 4 regions in Nigeria.
C. The 1963 Republican Constitution introduced a parliamentary system of government, which led to the creation of a prime minister in Nigeria.
D. The 1963 Republican Constitution introduced a presidential system of government, which led to the creation of a president in Nigeria.
Question 12
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units is known as?
A. Unitary government
B. Federalism
C. Confederation
D. Decentralization
Question 13
In a system of government, what is the term for the process by which a country is divided into smaller administrative units?
A. Decentralization
B. Federalism
C. Confederation
D. Regionalization
Question 14
The 1994 Rwandan genocide was a result of
A. Hutu-Tutsi ethnic tensions
B. colonial legacy
C. economic competition
D. foreign intervention
Question 15
A system of government in which power is held by a single ruler or group is known as?
A. Democracy
B. Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Autocracy

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