POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2023 Government | Objective

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Question 1
Explain the concept of power and authority in the context of the Nigerian state.
A. Power refers to the ability of the government to enforce its decisions, while authority refers to the legitimacy of the government.
B. Power refers to the ability of the government to make decisions, while authority refers to the ability of the government to enforce its decisions.
C. Power refers to the ability of the government to make decisions, while authority refers to the legitimacy of the government.
D. Power refers to the ability of the government to enforce its decisions, while authority refers to the ability of the government to make decisions.
Question 2
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that promotes peace and security among its member states. Which of the following best describes a key function of the UN?
A. The UN is responsible for the formulation of policies and programs.
B. The UN is responsible for the implementation of policies and programs.
C. The UN is responsible for the evaluation of policies and programs.
D. The UN is responsible for the financing of policies and programs.
Question 3
A political party's primary function is to
A. Represent the interests of its members
B. Provide a platform for citizens to participate in governance
C. Promote the ideology of its leaders
D. Win elections and hold public office
Question 4
The concept of Separation of Powers in a democratic government is rooted in the idea of preventing the concentration of power in one branch. Which of the following best describes the principle of Separation of Powers?
A. The power to make laws, enforce laws, and interpret laws should be held by the same entity.
B. The power to make laws should be held by the legislative branch, the power to enforce laws by the executive branch, and the power to interpret laws by the judicial branch.
C. The power to make laws should be held by the executive branch, the power to enforce laws by the legislative branch, and the power to interpret laws by the judicial branch.
D. The power to make laws, enforce laws, and interpret laws should be held by separate entities, but with some overlap.
Question 5
The concept of checks and balances is a key feature of the Nigerian Constitution. Explain how the Constitution provides for checks and balances between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
A. The Constitution provides for checks and balances through the system of separation of powers.
B. The Constitution provides for checks and balances through the system of federalism.
C. The Constitution provides for checks and balances through the system of judicial review.
D. The Constitution provides for checks and balances through the system of parliamentary supremacy.
Question 6
In a presidential system of government, what is the primary role of the legislature in checking the executive?
A. To approve or reject the president's appointments
B. To approve or reject the president's budget proposals
C. To conduct investigations and hold public hearings on executive actions
D. To declare war and make treaties
Question 7
Analyze the implications of the 1963 Republican Constitution on the development of Nigeria's federal system of government.
A. The 1963 Republican Constitution strengthened the federal system by creating more states and increasing the powers of the states.
B. The 1963 Republican Constitution weakened the federal system by concentrating power in the hands of the federal government.
C. The 1963 Republican Constitution maintained the status quo by not making significant changes to the federal system.
D. The 1963 Republican Constitution abolished the federal system and replaced it with a unitary system.
Question 8
In a democratic system, what is the primary source of legitimacy for a government?
A. The people
B. The constitution
C. The monarch
D. The military
Question 9
In a system of government where the Constitution is supreme, and the separation of powers is clearly defined, what is the primary mechanism for preventing the concentration of power in one branch of government?
A. Checks and Balances
B. Constitutional Review
C. Electoral Reforms
D. Judicial Review
Question 10
What is the main difference between a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary system of government?
A. The head of state is elected by the people
B. The head of state is a monarch
C. The head of state has absolute power
D. The head of state is appointed by the legislature
Question 11
In a parliamentary system of government, the head of government is
A. elected by the people
B. appointed by the monarch
C. chosen by the legislature
D. selected by the president
Question 12
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian constitution is derived from which of the following sources?
A. The British Constitution
B. The United States Constitution
C. The French Constitution
D. The Nigerian Customary Law
Question 13
Explain the concept of pre-colonial administration in Nigeria.
A. Pre-colonial administration in Nigeria refers to the system of government that existed before the arrival of European colonizers.
B. Pre-colonial administration in Nigeria refers to the system of government that existed during the colonial period.
C. Pre-colonial administration in Nigeria refers to the system of government that existed after independence.
D. Pre-colonial administration in Nigeria refers to the system of government that existed during the pre-colonial period and was influenced by European colonizers.
Question 14
A pressure group's primary goal is to
A. Influence public policy
B. Elect politicians
C. Represent the interests of its members
D. Promote a particular ideology
Question 15
In a presidential system of government, the president serves as both the head of state and the head of government. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this system.
A. The president has too much power and can become authoritarian.
B. The president has too little power and is unable to effectively govern.
C. The president has the advantage of being able to serve as both head of state and head of government, but the disadvantage of being overly powerful.
D. The president has the advantage of being able to serve as both head of state and head of government, but the disadvantage of being unable to effectively govern.

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