POST UTME NOUN 2019 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The African Union's (AU) primary objective is to promote economic, political, and social integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key mechanism for achieving this objective?
A. The AU's decision-making process is based on consensus among member states.
B. The AU's economic integration is facilitated through the creation of a single currency.
C. The AU's political integration is achieved through the establishment of a regional parliament.
D. The AU's social integration is promoted through the development of a common culture.
Question 2
The concept of power in the context of political science is often associated with the idea of
A. Authority to make decisions
B. Influence over others
C. Legitimacy to rule
D. Ability to enforce decisions
Question 3
A government that is divided into three branches is an example of a _______ system.
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederation
D. Separation of Powers
Question 4
The concept of federal character in the Nigerian constitution is designed to promote national unity and integration. Which of the following is an example of a provision that promotes federal character?
A. The provision that requires the President to be a Nigerian citizen
B. The provision that requires the Vice President to be a member of the same political party as the President
C. The provision that requires the National Assembly to have a fair representation of all states
D. The provision that requires the President to appoint a cabinet that reflects the diversity of the country
Question 5
The concept of pressure groups refers to organized groups of people who share similar interests and goals. Which of the following is an example of a pressure group?
A. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).
B. The Trade Union Congress (TUC).
C. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
D. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
Question 6
The concept of federalism is based on the idea that power is divided between the central government and the constituent units. Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system of government?
A. The central government has complete control over the constituent units.
B. The constituent units have complete control over their internal affairs.
C. Power is divided between the central government and the constituent units.
D. The central government has the power to dissolve the constituent units.
Question 7
The concept of federalism is based on the idea that power is divided between the central government and the constituent units. Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system of government?
A. The central government has complete control over the constituent units.
B. The constituent units have complete control over their internal affairs.
C. Power is divided between the central government and the constituent units.
D. The central government has the power to dissolve the constituent units.
Question 8
The concept of pre-colonial administration refers to the system of government that existed before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following is an example of a pre-colonial administrative system?
A. The Iroko Empire in West Africa.
B. The Ashanti Empire in West Africa.
C. The Zulu Kingdom in Southern Africa.
D. The Maasai Confederacy in East Africa.
Question 9
The concept of political parties refers to organized groups of people who share similar political ideologies and goals. Which of the following is an example of a political party?
A. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria.
B. The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria.
C. The African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa.
D. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ghana.
Question 10
The concept of legitimacy in the context of political power is often associated with the idea of
A. Mandate from the people
B. Authority granted by a higher power
C. Power derived from the constitution
D. Legitimacy is not a relevant concept in political science
Question 11
The concept of 'Constitutionalism' is closely related to the idea of 'Rule of Law'. Discuss the relationship between these two concepts, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme, while the Rule of Law is a principle that guides the behavior of citizens.
B. Constitutionalism is a form of government where the constitution is not supreme, while the Rule of Law is a principle that guides the behavior of citizens.
C. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme, while the Rule of Law is a principle that guides the behavior of the government.
D. Constitutionalism is a form of government where the constitution is not supreme, while the Rule of Law is a principle that guides the behavior of the government.
Question 12
The concept of power in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the difference between power and authority.
A. Power is the ability to enforce laws, while authority is the moral right to govern.
B. Power is the moral right to govern, while authority is the ability to enforce laws.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms in the context of government.
D. Power is the ability to govern effectively, while authority is the ability to enforce laws.
Question 13
A government that is divided into a central authority and smaller regional authorities is an example of a _______ system.
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederation
D. Decentralized
Question 14
The concept of separation of powers in the Nigerian constitution is designed to prevent the concentration of power in any one branch of government. Which of the following is an example of a provision that separates power?
A. The provision that gives the President the power to appoint judges
B. The provision that gives the National Assembly the power to approve the President's budget
C. The provision that gives the President the power to dissolve the National Assembly
D. The provision that gives the National Assembly the power to impeach the President
Question 15
The concept of colonial administration refers to the system of government imposed by European colonizers on colonized territories. Which of the following is an example of a colonial administrative system?
A. The British colonial administration in India.
B. The French colonial administration in Algeria.
C. The Portuguese colonial administration in Angola.
D. The Belgian colonial administration in the Congo.

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