POST UTME OSUSTECH 2021 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'Uganda as a nation-state' is a product of which of the following pre-colonial administration systems?
A. The Bachwezi Dynasty
B. The Buganda Kingdom
C. The Luba Empire
D. The Ashanti Confederacy
Question 2
The concept of authority in the context of public administration refers to the power to make decisions and take actions. Discuss how the authority of the Nigerian government is affected by the level of decentralization of power.
A. The level of decentralization of power affects the authority of the Nigerian government by reducing its ability to make decisions and take actions.
B. The level of decentralization of power does not affect the authority of the Nigerian government.
C. The level of decentralization of power increases the authority of the Nigerian government by giving it more power to make decisions and take actions.
D. The level of decentralization of power is not a relevant factor in determining the authority of the Nigerian government.
Question 3
The concept of legitimacy in the context of public administration refers to the acceptance of authority by the governed. Discuss how the legitimacy of the Nigerian government is affected by the level of participation of citizens in the decision-making process.
A. The level of participation of citizens in the decision-making process is a key factor in determining the legitimacy of the Nigerian government.
B. The legitimacy of the Nigerian government is not affected by the level of participation of citizens in the decision-making process.
C. The level of participation of citizens in the decision-making process is not a relevant factor in determining the legitimacy of the Nigerian government.
D. The legitimacy of the Nigerian government is solely determined by the level of participation of citizens in the decision-making process.
Question 4
The concept of power in the context of public administration refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others. Discuss how the power of the Nigerian government is affected by the level of corruption in the country.
A. The level of corruption in the country reduces the power of the Nigerian government by undermining its ability to influence the behavior of others.
B. The level of corruption in the country does not affect the power of the Nigerian government.
C. The level of corruption in the country increases the power of the Nigerian government by giving it more influence over the behavior of others.
D. The level of corruption in the country is not a relevant factor in determining the power of the Nigerian government.
Question 5
The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is rooted in the country's colonial past. Which of the following best describes the impact of colonialism on Nigeria's constitutional development?
A. Colonialism introduced a rigid and inflexible constitution that hindered Nigeria's political development.
B. Colonialism imposed a constitution that prioritized the interests of the colonial power over those of the Nigerian people.
C. Colonialism led to the adoption of a constitution that reflected the cultural and political values of the Nigerian people.
D. Colonialism had no significant impact on Nigeria's constitutional development.
Question 6
The concept of checks and balances is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in terms of checks and balances?
A. The legislative branch has the power to impeach the executive branch
B. The executive branch has the power to veto legislation passed by the legislative branch
C. The judicial branch has the power to declare legislation passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional
D. Each branch has the power to check the other two branches
Question 7
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of the country's transition to democracy. Which of the following provisions of the constitution is a key feature of Nigeria's presidential system of government?
A. The provision for a bicameral legislature.
B. The provision for a presidential system of government with a ceremonial head of state.
C. The provision for a parliamentary system of government with a prime minister.
D. The provision for a federal system of government with a strong central government.
Question 8
In a federal system of government, power is divided between the central government and the constituent units. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a federal system of government.
A. A federal system of government promotes national unity and stability.
B. A federal system of government allows for greater regional autonomy and self-governance.
C. A federal system of government is more efficient and effective than a unitary system.
D. A federal system of government is more prone to conflict and instability.
Question 9
The African Union's (AU) primary objective is to promote economic, political, and social integration among its member states. Which of the following best describes the AU's structure?
A. A federal system with a strong central government
B. A confederation of independent states with a weak central government
C. A loose association of states with a rotating presidency
D. A unitary system with a strong central government
Question 10
The concept of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutional democracy. Discuss the importance of separation of powers in preventing the concentration of power.
A. Separation of powers prevents the concentration of power by dividing it among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
B. Separation of powers promotes accountability and checks and balances among the branches.
C. Separation of powers is not essential to preventing the concentration of power.
D. Separation of powers is a relic of the past and is no longer relevant in modern democracy.
Question 11
The concept of checks and balances in a democratic system is primarily designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of checks and balances?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Independent Judiciary
C. Legislative Override
D. Executive Privilege
Question 12
The concept of 'Uganda as a nation-state' is a product of which of the following pre-colonial administration systems?
A. The Bachwezi Dynasty
B. The Buganda Kingdom
C. The Luba Empire
D. The Ashanti Confederacy
Question 13
The concept of electoral system in Nigeria's constitutional development is rooted in the country's democratic system of government. Which of the following best describes the type of electoral system used in Nigeria?
A. First-past-the-post system.
B. Proportional representation system.
C. Mixed-member proportional system.
D. Single transferable vote system.
Question 14
The concept of electoral system in Nigeria's constitutional development is rooted in the country's democratic system of government. Which of the following best describes the type of electoral system used in Nigeria?
A. First-past-the-post system.
B. Proportional representation system.
C. Mixed-member proportional system.
D. Single transferable vote system.
Question 15
The concept of federal character in Nigeria's constitutional development is rooted in the country's federal system of government. Which of the following best describes the principle of federal character?
A. The principle of federal character requires that the federal government ensure that all states have an equal share of federal appointments and resources.
B. The principle of federal character requires that the federal government ensure that all states have a fair representation in the federal government.
C. The principle of federal character requires that the federal government ensure that all states have a say in the decision-making process of the federal government.
D. The principle of federal character requires that the federal government ensure that all states have a separate and independent system of government.

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