POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2018 Government | Objective

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Question 1
A diagram of a plant cell is shown below. What is the function of the mitochondria in this cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth
Question 2
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss.
A. It emphasizes the importance of the constitution in shaping the behavior of citizens.
B. It highlights the need for a strong and independent judiciary.
C. It underscores the role of the constitution in limiting the power of the government.
D. It focuses on the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
Question 3
What is the main advantage of a bill of rights?
A. It protects individual rights and freedoms.
B. It limits the power of the government.
C. It promotes social justice.
D. It increases the power of the head of state.
Question 4
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been instrumental in promoting regional integration in West Africa. Discuss the role of ECOWAS in promoting regional integration, using the example of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme.
A. ECOWAS has been successful in promoting regional integration through the use of economic incentives.
B. ECOWAS has been successful in promoting regional integration through the use of political coercion.
C. ECOWAS has been successful in promoting regional integration through the use of cultural exchange programs.
D. ECOWAS has been successful in promoting regional integration through the use of infrastructure development.
Question 5
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria recognizes which of the following as a fundamental right?
A. Right to Life
B. Right to Dignity
C. Right to Freedom of Expression
D. Right to Fair Hearing
Question 6
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a democratic system is based on the idea of dividing power among three branches of government. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this system?
A. Checks and balances
B. Separation of powers
C. Concentration of power
D. Legislative supremacy
Question 7
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides for which of the following as a fundamental right?
A. Right to Freedom of Association
B. Right to Freedom of Assembly
C. Right to Freedom of Expression
D. Right to Fair Hearing
Question 8
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the idea that a government has the right to govern because it has the consent of the governed. Discuss the importance of legitimacy in a democratic system.
A. Legitimacy is important in a democratic system because it ensures that the government has the consent of the governed.
B. Legitimacy is not important in a democratic system because it can be used to justify authoritarian rule.
C. Legitimacy is important in a democratic system because it ensures that the government has the power to make laws.
D. Legitimacy is not important in a democratic system because it can be used to justify regional inequality.
Question 9
What is the primary difference between a federal system of government and a unitary system of government?
A. In a federal system, power is concentrated in a central authority, while in a unitary system, power is divided among regional authorities
B. In a federal system, power is divided among regional authorities, while in a unitary system, power is concentrated in a central authority
C. In a federal system, there is a strong central government, while in a unitary system, there is a weak central government
D. In a federal system, there is a weak central government, while in a unitary system, there is a strong central government
Question 10
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. Executive Overreach
B. Legislative Overreach
C. Judicial Overreach
D. Executive-Legislative Overreach
Question 11
In a constitutional democracy, the concept of 'separation of powers' is designed to prevent the concentration of power in any one branch of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. Checks and balances
B. Separation of powers
C. Concentration of power
D. Legislative supremacy
Question 12
The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights is a regional human rights instrument that aims to promote and protect human rights in Africa. Which of the following is a key provision of the Charter?
A. The right to life
B. The right to freedom from torture
C. The right to freedom of expression
D. The right to education
Question 13
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following constitutional development processes?
A. Constitutional Conference
B. National Assembly
C. Constitutional Amendment
D. Constitutional Review
Question 14
The concept of legitimacy in public administration is often associated with the idea of authority. Discuss how the two concepts are intertwined, using examples from Nigeria's public sector.
A. Legitimacy is the acceptance of authority by the governed, while authority is the power to make decisions.
B. Authority is the source of legitimacy, while legitimacy is the outcome of effective governance.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms in public administration.
D. Legitimacy is the moral justification for authority, while authority is the means to achieve legitimacy.
Question 15
In a system of checks and balances, what is the primary function of the legislative branch in relation to the executive branch?
A. To approve or reject the president's appointments
B. To declare war and approve treaties
C. To approve or reject the president's nominations to the Supreme Court
D. To override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority

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