POST UTME LASU 2025 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is a correct example of checks and balances?
A. The President appoints the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
B. The National Assembly can impeach the President.
C. The President can dissolve the National Assembly.
D. The President can appoint the Attorney-General of the Federation.
Question 2
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has jurisdiction over disputes between member states. What is the primary purpose of this court?
A. To resolve trade disputes between member states.
B. To interpret ECOWAS Community laws and treaties.
C. To provide a forum for member states to settle disputes through arbitration.
D. To impose sanctions on member states that violate ECOWAS Community laws.
Question 3
The concept of power is central to the study of government. Which of the following best describes the relationship between power and authority?
A. Power is the ability to influence behavior, while authority is the legitimate right to make decisions.
B. Power is the legitimate right to make decisions, while authority is the ability to influence behavior.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Power and authority are unrelated concepts.
Question 4
A country has a federal system of government, where power is divided between the central government and the regional governments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this system of government?
A. The federal system of government is more stable and less prone to conflicts between the central government and the regional governments.
B. The federal system of government is more prone to conflicts between the central government and the regional governments.
C. The federal system of government is more efficient and effective in decision-making.
D. The federal system of government is less efficient and effective in decision-making.
Question 5
A country has a unitary system of government, where all power is concentrated in the central government. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this system of government?
A. The unitary system of government is more stable and less prone to conflicts between the central government and the regional governments.
B. The unitary system of government is more prone to conflicts between the central government and the regional governments.
C. The unitary system of government is more efficient and effective in decision-making.
D. The unitary system of government is less efficient and effective in decision-making.
Question 6
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been instrumental in promoting regional integration and economic cooperation in West Africa. Discuss the role of ECOWAS in promoting peace and stability in the region.
A. Through its peacekeeping missions and conflict resolution mechanisms.
B. By promoting economic integration and cooperation among member states.
C. Through its regional trade agreements and economic policies.
D. By providing humanitarian aid and development assistance.
Question 7
The concept of checks and balances is central to the study of government. Which of the following best describes the relationship between checks and balances and the separation of powers?
A. Checks and balances are the application of the separation of powers, while the separation of powers is the foundation of checks and balances.
B. Checks and balances are the limitation of the separation of powers, while the separation of powers is the protection of checks and balances.
C. Checks and balances and the separation of powers are interchangeable terms.
D. Checks and balances and the separation of powers are unrelated concepts.
Question 8
A country has a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch serves as the head of state but has limited powers. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this system of government?
A. The constitutional monarchy is more stable and less prone to conflicts between the monarch and the government.
B. The constitutional monarchy is more prone to conflicts between the monarch and the government.
C. The constitutional monarchy is more efficient and effective in decision-making.
D. The constitutional monarchy is less efficient and effective in decision-making.
Question 9
The concept of legitimacy is crucial to the study of government. Which of the following best describes the relationship between legitimacy and authority?
A. Legitimacy is the acceptance of authority by the people, while authority is the legitimate right to make decisions.
B. Legitimacy is the ability to influence behavior, while authority is the legitimate right to make decisions.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Legitimacy and authority are unrelated concepts.
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 one individual or institution. Which of the following is a correct example of separation of powers in the Nigerian system?
A. The President appointing the Chief Justice of Nigeria
B. The National Assembly approving the President's appointments
C. The President vetoing a bill passed by the National Assembly
D. The President dissolving the National Assembly
Question 11
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss how the rule of law is essential for the protection of individual rights and freedoms in a democratic society.
A. The rule of law ensures that the government is accountable to the people and protects their rights and freedoms.
B. The rule of law is a means of ensuring that the government is not accountable to the people and can disregard their rights and freedoms.
C. The rule of law is a concept that is only relevant in authoritarian regimes.
D. The rule of law is a concept that is only relevant in democratic societies.
Question 12
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been instrumental in promoting regional integration and economic cooperation in West Africa. Discuss the role of ECOWAS in promoting economic development and cooperation in the region.
A. Through its regional trade agreements and economic policies.
B. By promoting economic integration and cooperation among member states.
C. Through its peacekeeping missions and conflict resolution mechanisms.
D. By providing humanitarian aid and development assistance.
Question 13
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is a correct example of checks and balances?
A. The President appoints the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
B. The National Assembly can impeach the President.
C. The President can dissolve the National Assembly.
D. The President can appoint the Attorney-General of the Federation.
Question 14
A country has a presidential system of government, where the president serves as both the head of state and the head of government. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this system of government?
A. The presidential system of government is more stable and less prone to conflicts between the executive and legislative branches.
B. The presidential system of government is more prone to conflicts between the executive and legislative branches.
C. The presidential system of government is more efficient and effective in decision-making.
D. The presidential system of government is less efficient and effective in decision-making.
Question 15
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has jurisdiction over disputes between member states. What is the primary purpose of this court?
A. To resolve trade disputes between member states.
B. To interpret ECOWAS Community laws and treaties.
C. To provide a forum for member states to settle disputes through arbitration.
D. To impose sanctions on member states that violate ECOWAS Community laws.

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