POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2021 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that aims to promote peace and security. Which of the following is one of the six main organs of the UN?
A. The General Assembly
B. The Security Council
C. The Economic and Social Council
D. The Trusteeship Council
Question 2
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a presidential system of government is a mechanism to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is a check on the power of the legislative branch?
A. The power to appoint judges
B. The power to veto legislation
C. The power to declare war
D. The power to grant pardons
Question 3
The concept of power in government refers to the ability of a government to make decisions and enforce them. Which of the following is an example of a type of power?
A. Legislative power
B. Executive power
C. Judicial power
D. All of the above
Question 4
A government may use various methods to implement its policies. Which of the following is an example of a distributive method?
A. Legislation
B. Regulation
C. Taxation
D. Subsidy
Question 5
The Nigerian Constitution provides for a presidential system of government. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this system, using examples from the Nigerian experience.
A. The presidential system of government leads to more effective representation of the people, as the president is directly elected by the people.
B. The presidential system of government leads to more efficient delivery of services, as the president has more power to make decisions.
C. The presidential system of government leads to more centralized control, as the president has more power to make decisions.
D. The presidential system of government leads to more decentralized control, as the president has less power to make decisions.
Question 6
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian constitution is a feature of which type of government?
A. Federal
B. Confederation
C. Unitary
D. Parliamentary
Question 7
The concept of 'soft power' has been increasingly used to describe the ability of states to influence other states through non-coercive means. Discuss the concept of soft power, and explain how it differs from hard power.
A. Soft power refers to the ability of states to use military force to achieve their goals.
B. Soft power refers to the ability of states to use economic coercion to achieve their goals.
C. Soft power refers to the ability of states to use non-coercive means, such as culture and ideology, to influence other states.
D. Soft power refers to the ability of states to use international organizations to achieve their goals.
Question 8
The concept of 'legitimacy' in political science refers to the perceived right of a government to rule. Which of the following is a key factor that contributes to the legitimacy of a government?
A. Economic stability
B. Social justice
C. Popular support
D. Military strength
Question 9
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a government is a mechanism to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is a characteristic of a system of government that separates power into three branches?
A. The central government has absolute power
B. The constituent units have absolute power
C. Power is divided between the central government and the constituent units
D. The central government has no power
Question 10
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian political system is based on the idea of dividing power among three branches of government. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this system?
A. Each branch has its own powers and responsibilities
B. Each branch is independent of the other two
C. The President has the power to appoint judges
D. The National Assembly has the power to make laws
Question 11
The concept of authority in government refers to the right to make decisions and enforce them. Which of the following is an example of a type of authority?
A. Legislative authority
B. Executive authority
C. Judicial authority
D. All of the above
Question 12
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in 1945 with the aim of promoting peace and security among its member states. Which of the following is a key principle of the UN Charter?
A. The principle of sovereignty
B. The principle of non-interference
C. The principle of collective security
D. The principle of self-determination
Question 13
The concept of 'authority' in political science refers to the right to make decisions and enforce them. Which of the following is a key factor that contributes to the legitimacy of authority?
A. Economic stability
B. Social justice
C. Popular support
D. Legitimate power
Question 14
The Local Government system in Nigeria is based on the principle of decentralization. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of decentralization in the context of local government.
A. Decentralization leads to more efficient delivery of services, as decisions are made at the local level.
B. Decentralization leads to more effective representation of the people, as local leaders are more accountable to the community.
C. Decentralization leads to more equitable distribution of resources, as decisions are made at the local level.
D. Decentralization leads to more centralized control, as decisions are made at the national level.
Question 15
The concept of 'power' in political science refers to the ability of an individual or group to influence the behavior of others. Which of the following is a type of power that is based on the ability to reward or punish?
A. Coercive power
B. Legitimate power
C. Expert power
D. Reward power

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