POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2020 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The principle of federalism in a constitutional democracy is based on the idea of
A. concentration of power at the national level
B. decentralization of power to regional or local levels
C. separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches
D. independence of the judiciary from the other branches
Question 2
The concept of power in government refers to the ability of a person or group to influence the actions of others. Which of the following is a type of power that is often associated with a government's ability to make decisions?
A. Coercive power
B. Legitimate power
C. Expert power
D. Referent power
Question 3
The concept of public administration is closely tied to the idea of governance. Discuss the relationship between public administration and governance in the context of local government.
A. Public administration is a necessary condition for governance, but not a sufficient one.
B. Governance is a necessary condition for public administration, but not a sufficient one.
C. Public administration and governance are interchangeable concepts.
D. Public administration is a separate concept from governance, and cannot be derived from it.
Question 4
The African Union's (AU) primary objective is to promote economic, political, and social integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key mechanism for achieving this objective?
A. The AU's Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM)
B. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
C. The AU's New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
D. The AU's African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA)
Question 5
The concept of local government refers to the administration of local affairs by local authorities. Which of the following is an example of a local government function?
A. Road maintenance
B. Public health
C. Education
D. Law enforcement
Question 6
The concept of foreign policy is closely tied to the idea of national interest. Which of the following best describes the relationship between foreign policy and national interest?
A. Foreign policy is a means of promoting national interest
B. National interest is a prerequisite for foreign policy
C. Foreign policy and national interest are mutually exclusive
D. Foreign policy is a form of national interest
Question 7
A country has a parliamentary system of government. The prime minister is the head of government, but the president serves as the head of state. What is the relationship between the prime minister and the president?
A. The prime minister is subordinate to the president
B. The prime minister is equal to the president
C. The prime minister is independent of the president
D. The prime minister is responsible for appointing the president
Question 8
The concept of international law refers to the
A. set of rules and norms governing the behavior of states
B. set of rules and norms governing the behavior of individuals
C. set of rules and norms governing the behavior of international organizations
D. set of rules and norms governing the behavior of non-state actors
Question 9
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the acceptance of a political system or institution by the people it governs. Which of the following is a key factor that contributes to the legitimacy of a government?
A. The ability of the government to provide security and stability
B. The level of participation and representation in the decision-making process
C. The extent to which the government is accountable to the people
D. The presence of a strong and effective opposition party
Question 10
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the moral rightness of a government's authority to rule. Which of the following best describes the source of legitimacy in a democratic government?
A. The people's consent through free and fair elections
B. The government's ability to maintain order and stability
C. The government's control over the economy
D. The government's ability to make decisions without opposition
Question 11
The concept of globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies, societies, and cultures. Which of the following is a key driver of globalization?
A. The rise of multinational corporations
B. The growth of international trade
C. The development of new technologies
D. The increase in global migration
Question 12
The African Union's (AU) primary objective is to promote economic, political, and social integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key mechanism for achieving this objective?
A. The AU's Peace and Security Council
B. The AU's Economic, Social and Cultural Council
C. The AU's African Peer Review Mechanism
D. The AU's New Partnership for Africa's Development
Question 13
The concept of constitutionalism is closely tied to the idea of the rule of law. Which of the following best describes the relationship between constitutionalism and the rule of law?
A. Constitutionalism is a means of implementing the rule of law
B. The rule of law is a prerequisite for constitutionalism
C. Constitutionalism and the rule of law are mutually exclusive
D. Constitutionalism is a form of the rule of law
Question 14
The concept of checks and balances in a constitutional democracy is often described as a system of
A. separation of powers
B. concentration of power
C. decentralization of authority
D. federalism
Question 15
A country has a federal system of government. The federal government has the power to regulate commerce, but the states have the power to regulate education. What is an example of a concurrent power?
A. The power to regulate commerce
B. The power to regulate education
C. The power to regulate foreign policy
D. The power to regulate taxation

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