POST UTME UNIPORT 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The role of the United Nations in international relations is best described as?
A. Supranational
B. Intergovernmental
C. Multilateral
D. Bilateral
Question 2
The concept of human rights is a fundamental principle of international law. Discuss the implications of this principle on the relationship between states and their citizens.
A. The principle of human rights ensures that states have absolute authority over their citizens.
B. The principle of human rights limits the power of states to make decisions.
C. The principle of human rights promotes the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
D. The principle of human rights is irrelevant to the relationship between states and their citizens.
Question 3
The concept of power in international relations is often associated with the ability to impose one's will on others. Discuss the different forms of power in international relations and their implications for global governance.
A. Power is solely based on military strength.
B. Power is solely based on economic strength.
C. Power is based on a combination of military, economic, and cultural factors.
D. Power is solely based on cultural influence.
Question 4
The concept of power is closely related to the idea of
A. Authority
B. Legitimacy
C. Influence
D. Control
Question 5
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is derived from which of the following forms of government?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederation
D. Constitutional Monarchy
Question 6
The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, and provide examples of how they are exercised in different political systems.
A. Legitimacy is the moral right to govern, while authority is the power to enforce decisions.
B. Authority is the source of legitimacy, and legitimacy is the result of authority.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms in political systems.
D. Legitimacy is the power to make decisions, while authority is the right to enforce them.
Question 7
The principle of separation of powers in a democratic government is designed to prevent
A. Abuse of power
B. Inefficient decision-making
C. Conflict between branches of government
D. Ineffective law enforcement
Question 8
The role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in regional integration is best described as?
A. Supranational
B. Intergovernmental
C. Multilateral
D. Bilateral
Question 9
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of rule of law. Discuss the implications of this relationship on the functioning of a democratic government.
A. The rule of law ensures that the government is accountable to the people.
B. The rule of law limits the power of the government to make laws.
C. The rule of law promotes the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
D. The rule of law is irrelevant to the functioning of a democratic government.
Question 10
The concept of human rights is closely related to the idea of
A. Social justice
B. Economic development
C. Political stability
D. Cultural diversity
Question 11
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss the implications of this relationship for the protection of individual rights in a democratic society.
A. The rule of law ensures that the government is accountable to the people and protects individual rights.
B. The rule of law is a means of enforcing the will of the majority, which may lead to the suppression of individual rights.
C. The rule of law is a necessary condition for the protection of individual rights, but it is not sufficient on its own.
D. The rule of law has no direct impact on the protection of individual rights in a democratic society.
Question 12
The concept of power in political systems is often associated with the ability to influence the behavior of others. Discuss how power is exercised in a democratic system of government.
A. Power is exercised through the use of coercion and force.
B. Power is exercised through the use of persuasion and negotiation.
C. Power is exercised through the use of manipulation and deception.
D. Power is exercised through the use of authority and legitimacy.
Question 13
The concept of colonial administration refers to the systems of government that were imposed on Africa by European colonizers. Discuss the characteristics of colonial administration in West Africa, and provide examples of how these systems were organized and functioned.
A. Colonial administration in West Africa was characterized by centralized systems of government, with power held by European administrators.
B. Colonial administration in West Africa was characterized by decentralized systems of government, with power held by local chiefs and elders.
C. Colonial administration in West Africa was characterized by tribal systems of government, with power held by tribal leaders.
D. Colonial administration in West Africa was characterized by feudal systems of government, with power held by lords and vassals.
Question 14
In a federal system of government, power is divided between the central government and the constituent units. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this system of government.
A. Advantages: promotes unity, encourages cooperation, and facilitates decision-making.
B. Disadvantages: leads to inefficiency, promotes conflict, and hinders decision-making.
C. Advantages: promotes efficiency, encourages competition, and facilitates decision-making.
D. Disadvantages: leads to inefficiency, promotes conflict, and hinders decision-making.
Question 15
The United Nations (UN) has been criticized for its inability to prevent or resolve conflicts in various parts of the world. Discuss the role of the UN in conflict prevention and resolution.
A. The UN has a primary responsibility to prevent and resolve conflicts in the world.
B. The UN has a secondary responsibility to prevent and resolve conflicts in the world.
C. The UN has no responsibility to prevent and resolve conflicts in the world.
D. The UN's role in conflict prevention and resolution is limited to humanitarian interventions.

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