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Question 1
The Local Government system in Nigeria is based on the 1976 Local Government Reform. Discuss the key features of this reform.
A. The reform introduced a three-tier system of government.
B. The reform increased the powers of local governments.
C. The reform introduced a system of direct election of local government chairmen.
D. The reform reduced the number of local governments.
Question 2
The concept of 'human rights' in international relations refers to the idea that all individuals have inherent dignity and worth. Which of the following is a key provision of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A. The right to life, liberty, and security of person
B. The right to freedom of speech and assembly
C. The right to education and healthcare
D. The right to a fair trial and equal protection under the law
Question 3
The concept of legitimacy is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, using examples from Nigeria's political history.
A. Legitimacy is a means of justifying authority, while authority is a means of enforcing legitimacy.
B. Authority is a prerequisite for legitimacy, but not the other way around.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Legitimacy is a product of authority, but not the other way around.
Question 4
The concept of 'sovereignty' in international relations refers to the idea that a state has supreme authority within its territory. Which of the following is a key principle of the Westphalian system?
A. The principle of non-interference
B. The principle of self-determination
C. The principle of sovereignty
D. The principle of non-aggression
Question 5
The United Nations (UN) has been instrumental in promoting peace and security in Africa. Discuss the role of the UN in promoting peace and security in Africa, using examples from ECOWAS and the African Union.
A. The UN has played a crucial role in promoting peace and security in Africa through its peacekeeping missions.
B. The UN has been ineffective in promoting peace and security in Africa due to the lack of resources.
C. The UN has promoted peace and security in Africa through its economic development programs.
D. The UN has no role in promoting peace and security in Africa.
Question 6
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following constitutional conferences?
A. Willinks Constitutional Conference
B. Richard's Constitutional Conference
C. Lugard's Constitutional Conference
D. Macpherson's Constitutional Conference
Question 7
The concept of power in political systems is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between power and authority, using examples from Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial past.
A. Power is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while authority is the legitimate right to make decisions.
B. Authority is the source of power, while power is the ability to influence the behavior of others.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms in political systems.
D. Power is the legitimate right to make decisions, while authority is the ability to influence the behavior of others.
Question 8
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is a direct legacy of which of the following systems of government?
A. Unitary System
B. Federal System
C. Confederation System
D. Parliamentary System
Question 9
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is a direct legacy of which of the following systems of government?
A. Unitary System
B. Federal System
C. Confederation System
D. Parliamentary System
Question 10
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a system of government is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or group. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of checks and balances?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Independent Judiciary
C. Constitutional Amendments
D. Executive Privilege
Question 11
The concept of 'pre-colonial administration' in a system of government refers to the traditional systems of governance that existed before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following is a characteristic of pre-colonial administration in Africa?
A. The use of written constitutions
B. The use of traditional councils
C. The use of modern bureaucracies
D. The use of colonial laws
Question 12
The concept of legitimacy is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, using examples from Nigeria's political history.
A. Legitimacy is a means of justifying authority, while authority is a means of enforcing legitimacy.
B. Authority is a prerequisite for legitimacy, but not the other way around.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Legitimacy is a product of authority, but not the other way around.
Question 13
The concept of legitimacy in public administration is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss.
A. Legitimacy is the acceptance of authority by the governed.
B. Authority is the power to make decisions, while legitimacy is the right to make decisions.
C. Legitimacy is the moral justification for authority.
D. Authority is the source of legitimacy.
Question 14
The concept of 'rule of law' in a system of government is primarily aimed at preventing the arbitrary exercise of power by those in authority. Which of the following is a characteristic of a system that has the rule of law?
A. The government is above the law
B. The government is accountable to the people
C. The government has absolute power
D. The government is not accountable to the people
Question 15
The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, using examples from Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial past.
A. Legitimacy is the acceptance of authority by the governed, while authority is the power to govern.
B. Authority is the source of legitimacy, while legitimacy is the acceptance of authority by the governed.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms in political systems.
D. Legitimacy is the power to govern, while authority is the acceptance of that power.

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