POST UTME OAU 2018 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in the aftermath of World War II. What is the primary purpose of the UN?
A. To promote peace and security
B. To provide humanitarian aid
C. To promote economic development
D. To promote cultural exchange
Question 2
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that was established in 1975. What is the primary objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote economic integration
B. To promote political integration
C. To promote cultural exchange
D. To promote security cooperation
Question 3
The electoral system in Nigeria is based on the principle of universal adult suffrage. Which of the following is a characteristic of universal adult suffrage?
A. The power to declare war
B. The power to impose taxes
C. The right to vote for all citizens who are 18 years and above
D. The right to vote for all citizens who are 21 years and above
Question 4
The concept of federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
A. Concentration of power at the center
B. Decentralization of power
C. Executive dominance
D. Legislative supremacy
Question 5
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria introduced a presidential system of government. Which of the following was a key feature of this system?
A. A strong and independent judiciary
B. A powerful executive president
C. A unicameral legislature
D. A parliamentary system with a prime minister
Question 6
In the context of pre-colonial administration in Nigeria, what was the role of the Oba in the traditional Yoruba society?
A. The Oba was the supreme ruler and the ultimate authority in the traditional Yoruba society.
B. The Oba was a spiritual leader and a mediator between the gods and the people.
C. The Oba was a military leader and a warrior who protected the kingdom from external threats.
D. The Oba was a ceremonial leader who performed rituals and ceremonies to ensure the fertility of the land.
Question 7
The concept of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this concept, using examples from the Nigerian political system.
A. Separation of powers promotes accountability, checks and balances, and prevents the concentration of power.
B. Separation of powers leads to inefficiency, duplication of efforts, and conflict between branches of government.
C. Separation of powers is not relevant in modern democracies.
D. Separation of powers is a means of maintaining authoritarian rule.
Question 8
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the idea that a government has the right to exercise power over its citizens because it has been established through a process that is considered fair and just. Which of the following is a characteristic of a legitimate government?
A. It has the support of the majority of its citizens.
B. It has the power to make laws and enforce them.
C. It has the right to exercise power over its citizens because it has been established through a process that is considered fair and just.
D. It is a dictatorship.
Question 9
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 institution. Which of the following is a key feature of this system?
A. Separation of powers
B. Independent judiciary
C. Accountability to the people
D. Executive dominance
Question 10
The concept of pressure groups is a critical aspect of democratic governance. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pressure groups in Nigeria, using examples from the country's history.
A. Pressure groups promote democracy, accountability, and representation.
B. Pressure groups lead to conflict, instability, and authoritarian rule.
C. Pressure groups are not relevant in modern democracies.
D. Pressure groups are a means of maintaining authoritarian rule.
Question 11
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a significant milestone in the country's constitutional development. Discuss its key features.
A. The 1979 Constitution established a federal system of government with a strong central authority.
B. The 1979 Constitution introduced a parliamentary system of government with a prime minister as head of government.
C. The 1979 Constitution provided for a presidential system of government with a president as head of state and government.
D. The 1979 Constitution established a unitary system of government with a strong central authority.
Question 12
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established after World War II with the aim of promoting peace and security among its member states. Which of the following is one of the main purposes of the UN?
A. To promote economic development among its member states.
B. To promote peace and security among its member states.
C. To provide humanitarian aid to countries in need.
D. To promote cultural exchange among its member states.
Question 13
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a fundamental principle of which system of government?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederation
D. Constitutional Monarchy
Question 14
The concept of power in public administration is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the differences between the two.
A. Power is the ability to influence behavior, while authority is the right to make decisions.
B. Authority is the source of power in public administration.
C. Power is the means by which authority is exercised in public administration.
D. Authority is the outcome of a democratic process, while power is the result of a hierarchical structure.
Question 15
The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely related to the idea of power. Discuss how the two concepts are intertwined, using examples from the Nigerian political system.
A. Legitimacy is a means of justifying power, while power is a means of exercising authority.
B. Legitimacy is a product of power, while power is a result of legitimacy.
C. Legitimacy and power are two separate concepts that do not intersect.
D. Legitimacy is a means of challenging power, while power is a means of maintaining authority.

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