POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of separation of powers is rooted in which of the following ancient civilizations?
A. Ancient Greece
B. Ancient Rome
C. Ancient Egypt
D. Ancient China
Question 2
A country has a system of government where the head of state is also the head of government. What is the name of this system?
A. Presidential system
B. Parliamentary system
C. Constitutional monarchy
D. Authoritarian regime
Question 3
Which of the following is a key feature of a federal system of government?
A. A strong central government with significant powers.
B. A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
C. A system of government where power is concentrated in a single authority.
D. A system of government where power is held by a monarch or other hereditary ruler.
Question 4
The concept of colonial administration refers to the system of governance that existed in Nigeria during the colonial period. Which of the following is a characteristic of colonial administration?
A. Decentralization of power to local communities.
B. Centralization of power to the colonial authorities.
C. Creation of a system of governance based on Islamic law.
D. Creation of a system of governance based on traditional customs.
Question 5
A country has a presidential system of government. The president serves as the head of state and head of government. What is the name of this system?
A. Parliamentary system
B. Constitutional monarchy
C. Presidential system
D. Authoritarian regime
Question 6
The concept of federalism in Nigeria's 1999 Constitution is based on the principles of
A. Separation of powers, checks and balances, and judicial review
B. Decentralization of power, regional autonomy, and local government
C. Unitary system, centralized power, and limited regional autonomy
D. Confederation, loose association of states, and limited federal powers
Question 7
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of the First Republic's constitutional development. Which of the following best describes the key features of this constitution?
A. Federal system of government, parliamentary system, and a weak president
B. Unitary system of government, presidential system, and a strong president
C. Federal system of government, presidential system, and a weak president
D. Unitary system of government, parliamentary system, and a strong president
Question 8
The concept of local government refers to the system of governance that exists at the local level. Which of the following is a characteristic of local government?
A. Decentralization of power to local communities.
B. Centralization of power to the state governments.
C. Creation of a system of governance based on Islamic law.
D. Creation of a system of governance based on traditional customs.
Question 9
The concept of pre-colonial administration refers to the system of governance that existed in Nigeria before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following is a characteristic of pre-colonial administration?
A. Decentralization of power to local communities.
B. Centralization of power to the king or emperor.
C. Creation of a system of governance based on Islamic law.
D. Creation of a system of governance based on traditional customs.
Question 10
The Nigerian political party system is characterized by a multi-party system with a dominant party. Which of the following is a feature of this system?
A. The dominant party has a strong presence in all levels of government
B. The dominant party has a strong presence in the national assembly but not in state governments
C. The dominant party has a weak presence in all levels of government
D. The dominant party has a strong presence in state governments but not in the national assembly
Question 11
In a federal system of government, what is the primary function of the legislative branch?
A. To make laws
B. To appoint judges
C. To declare war
D. To approve the budget
Question 12
The concept of pressure groups in Nigeria's political system refers to
A. Organizations that lobby the government for specific policies or laws
B. Organizations that provide services to the public
C. Organizations that engage in political campaigns
D. Organizations that provide funding for political parties
Question 13
The concept of 'subsidiarity' in the ECOWAS Treaty is closely related to the principle of which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. European Union
Question 14
A government has a unicameral legislature. What does this mean?
A. The government has two separate branches
B. The government has one branch
C. The government has a president and a prime minister
D. The government has a monarch and a prime minister
Question 15
The concept of checks and balances is a mechanism for preventing the concentration of power in any one branch of government. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive?
A. The power of the legislature to impeach the president.
B. The power of the judiciary to declare laws passed by the legislature as unconstitutional.
C. The power of the executive to appoint judges to the judiciary.
D. The power of the legislature to approve presidential appointments.

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