POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2023 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a fundamental principle of which form of government?
A. Federalism
B. Unitary System
C. Confederation
Correct D. Parliamentary System

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Separation of Powers
Correct B. Rule of Law
C. Federal Character
D. Principle of Subsidiarity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that aims to promote economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
Correct A. To promote free trade among member states
B. To establish a common currency among member states
C. To promote economic development among member states
D. To promote political integration among member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The concept of 'pre-colonial administration' refers to the system of governance that existed in Nigeria before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following was a characteristic of pre-colonial administration in Nigeria?
A. The use of a centralized system of government
Correct B. The use of a decentralized system of government
C. The use of a feudal system of government
D. The use of a tribal system of government

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that aims to promote 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
Correct C. The principle of collective security
D. The principle of self-determination

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The concept of 'Rule of Law' in Nigeria is best exemplified by the case of
A. Nwoboshi vs. Nwoboshi
Correct B. A.G. Abia vs. A.G. Federation
C. A.G. Lagos vs. A.G. Ogun
D. A.G. Rivers vs. A.G. Delta

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The 'Pre-colonial Administration' in Nigeria was characterized by
Correct A. Decentralized system of government
B. Centralized system of government
C. Feudal system of government
D. Monarchical system of government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The 'Constitutional Development' in Nigeria has been influenced by
Correct A. British Constitution
B. American Constitution
C. Indian Constitution
D. South African Constitution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The 'Public Administration' in Nigeria is characterized by
Correct A. Bureaucratic system of government
B. Meritocratic system of government
C. Participatory system of government
D. Decentralized system of government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The 'Local Government' in Nigeria is responsible for
Correct A. Providing basic amenities to the people
B. Collecting taxes from the people
C. Providing security to the people
D. Providing education to the people

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The concept of 'indirect rule' was introduced by which of the following British administrators?
A. Lord Frederick Lugard
B. Herbert Macaulay
C. Lord Delamere
Correct D. Sir Frederick Lugard

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The United Nations' primary goal is to promote peace and security among its member states. Which of the following is a key instrument used to achieve this goal?
A. The General Assembly
Correct B. The Security Council
C. The Economic and Social Council
D. The Trusteeship Council

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a fundamental principle of which of the following forms of government?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederate
Correct D. Constitutional Monarchy

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in which year?
Correct A. 1975
B. 1980
C. 1985
D. 1990

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a fundamental principle of which of the following constitutions?
Correct A. United States
B. France
C. United Kingdom
D. Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The concept of legitimacy in international relations is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the United Nations (UN) exercises its authority in the context of international law.
A. Through its Security Council resolutions
Correct B. By enforcing its Charter provisions
C. Through its General Assembly resolutions
D. By imposing its will on member states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been instrumental in promoting regional integration in West Africa. Discuss the role of ECOWAS in promoting economic cooperation among its member states.
A. Through its Common External Tariff (CET)
Correct B. By promoting free movement of persons, goods, and services
C. Through its regional trade agreements
D. By establishing a regional central bank

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The concept of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutional governance. Discuss how the Nigerian Constitution separates powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Correct A. Through the creation of an independent judiciary
B. By establishing a bicameral legislature
C. Through the creation of an executive council
D. By establishing an independent electoral commission

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The concept of legitimacy in international relations is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the African Union (AU) exercises its authority in the context of international law.
A. Through its Peace and Security Council
Correct B. By enforcing its Constitutive Act provisions
C. Through its Economic, Social and Cultural Council
D. By imposing its will on member states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The concept of power is a fundamental principle of politics. Discuss how the concept of power is exercised in the context of international relations.
A. Through the exercise of military power
Correct B. By the exercise of economic power
C. Through the exercise of cultural power
D. By the exercise of ideological power

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The concept of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government?
A. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch enforces laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws.
B. The executive branch has the power to make laws, the legislative branch has the power to enforce laws, and the judicial branch has the power to interpret laws.
Correct C. The legislative branch has the power to make laws, the executive branch has the power to enforce laws, and the judicial branch has the power to interpret laws.
D. The judicial branch has the power to make laws, the executive branch has the power to enforce laws, and the legislative branch has the power to interpret laws.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that promotes peace, security, and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is a primary function of the UN?
A. To provide military aid to member states in times of conflict.
B. To promote economic development and cooperation among member states.
Correct C. To maintain international peace and security, and to promote cooperation among member states.
D. To provide humanitarian aid to refugees and displaced persons.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The concept of checks and balances is a mechanism that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive branch?
Correct A. The power of the legislative branch to impeach the president.
B. The power of the judicial branch to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional.
C. The power of the executive branch to veto laws passed by the legislative branch.
D. The power of the legislative branch to appoint judges to the supreme court.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
A. The central authority has complete control over all matters.
B. The constituent units have complete control over all matters.
Correct C. Power is divided between the central authority and the constituent units.
D. The central authority has the power to override the decisions of the constituent units.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The concept of public administration is the implementation of government policies and programs. Which of the following is a key function of public administration?
A. To make laws and policies.
B. To enforce laws and regulations.
Correct C. To provide public services and programs.
D. To collect taxes and revenue.

Correct Answer: C

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