POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system of government?
A. Separation of powers
B. Decentralization of power
C. Concentration of power
D. Unitary system
Question 2
The concept of power is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between power and authority, and explain how they are related in the context of the Nigerian political system.
A. Power is a product of authority, and authority is the source of power.
B. Authority is a product of power, and power is the source of authority.
C. Power and authority are two separate concepts that are not related.
D. Power is a means to an end, and authority is the end itself.
Question 3
The principle of 'separation of powers' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederation
D. Constitutional Monarchy
Question 4
The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, and explain how they are related in the context of the rule of law.
A. Legitimacy is a product of authority, and authority is the source of legitimacy.
B. Authority is a product of legitimacy, and legitimacy is the source of authority.
C. Legitimacy and authority are two separate concepts that are not related.
D. Legitimacy is a means to an end, and authority is the end itself.
Question 5
The principle of 'separation of powers' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederation
D. Constitutional Monarchy
Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of the country's constitutional development. Discuss the major features of the 1999 Constitution and its impact on Nigerian politics.
A. The 1999 Constitution established a presidential system of government.
B. The 1999 Constitution introduced a federal system of government.
C. The 1999 Constitution provided for a unicameral legislature.
D. The 1999 Constitution established a parliamentary system of government.
Question 7
The principle of 'separation of powers' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederation
D. Constitutional Monarchy
Question 8
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederation
D. Constitutional Monarchy
Question 9
The concept of legitimacy is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, and explain how they are related in the context of the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Legitimacy is a product of authority, and authority is the source of legitimacy.
B. Authority is a product of legitimacy, and legitimacy is the source of authority.
C. Legitimacy and authority are two separate concepts that are not related.
D. Legitimacy is a means to an end, and authority is the end itself.
Question 10
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederation
D. Constitutional Monarchy
Question 11
Explain the concept of power and authority in the context of government. How do these concepts relate to each other?
A. Power refers to the ability of the government to make decisions, while authority refers to the legitimacy of those decisions.
B. Power refers to the ability of the government to enforce its will, while authority refers to the moral right to govern.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms that refer to the ability of the government to make decisions.
D. Power and authority are unrelated concepts that refer to different aspects of government.
Question 12
The concept of human rights is based on the idea that all individuals are born with inherent dignity and worth. Which of the following best describes the relationship between human rights and the rule of law?
A. Human rights are a subset of the rule of law, and are subject to the same limitations and exceptions.
B. The rule of law is a means of enforcing human rights, and is subject to the same limitations and exceptions.
C. Human rights are a higher law than the rule of law, and take precedence over it in cases of conflict.
D. The rule of law is a higher law than human rights, and takes precedence over them in cases of conflict.
Question 13
The concept of the rule of law is closely tied to the idea of constitutionalism. Discuss the relationship between the rule of law and constitutionalism, and explain how they are related in the context of the Nigerian Constitution.
A. The rule of law is a product of constitutionalism, and constitutionalism is the source of the rule of law.
B. Constitutionalism is a product of the rule of law, and the rule of law is the source of constitutionalism.
C. The rule of law and constitutionalism are two separate concepts that are not related.
D. The rule of law is a means to an end, and constitutionalism is the end itself.
Question 14
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederation
D. Constitutional Monarchy
Question 15
Describe the concept of forms and systems of government and their importance in shaping the relationship between the government and the people. How do different forms of government influence the distribution of power and authority?
A. Forms and systems of government refer to the structures and institutions that make up a country's government.
B. Forms and systems of government refer to the ways in which power and authority are distributed within a country's government.
C. Forms and systems of government refer to the ways in which citizens participate in the decision-making process.
D. Forms and systems of government refer to the ways in which the government is held accountable to the people.

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