POST UTME UNIPORT 2019 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Explain how this separation of powers is achieved, using examples from the Constitution.
A. The Constitution provides for a system of checks and balances between the three branches of government.
B. The Constitution provides for a system of separation of powers, but not checks and balances.
C. The Constitution provides for a system of separation of powers, but only between the legislative and executive branches.
D. The Constitution provides for a system of separation of powers, but only between the executive and judicial branches.
Question 2
The concept of electoral systems in a democratic society is closely tied to the idea of
A. majority rule
B. proportional representation
C. single-member constituency
D. multi-member constituency
Question 3
The concept of federalism is closely related to the idea of a decentralized system of government. Discuss the implications of federalism for the system of government in Nigeria.
A. Federalism leads to a system of government where power is concentrated in the central government.
B. Federalism leads to a system of government where power is decentralized and distributed among different levels of government.
C. Federalism leads to a system of government where the central government has the most power and influence.
D. Federalism leads to a system of government where the states have the most power and influence.
Question 4
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Discuss the implications of this separation for the system of government in Nigeria.
A. The separation of powers leads to a system of government where each branch has equal power and influence.
B. The separation of powers leads to a system of government where each branch has distinct and separate powers and responsibilities.
C. The separation of powers leads to a system of government where the legislative branch has the most power and influence.
D. The separation of powers leads to a system of government where the executive branch has the most power and influence.
Question 5
The concept of federal character is an important principle of the Nigerian federal system. Discuss the meaning and implications of the concept of federal character.
A. Federal character refers to the principle of ensuring that all sections of the country are represented in the government and other institutions.
B. Federal character refers to the principle of ensuring that the government and other institutions are representative of the different sections of the country.
C. Federal character refers to the principle of ensuring that the government and other institutions are accountable to the people.
D. Federal character refers to the principle of ensuring that the government and other institutions are independent of the people.
Question 6
The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Explain how the two concepts differ, using examples from the pre-colonial administration of Nigeria.
A. Legitimacy refers to the moral right to govern, while authority refers to the power to govern.
B. Legitimacy is concerned with the process of acquiring power, while authority is concerned with the exercise of power.
C. Legitimacy is a product of the consent of the governed, while authority is a product of the will of the ruler.
D. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient condition.
Question 7
The concept of the separation of powers is an important principle of the Nigerian federal system. Discuss the meaning and implications of the concept of the separation of powers.
A. The separation of powers refers to the division of power between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
B. The separation of powers refers to the concentration of power in the hands of the executive branch of government.
C. The separation of powers refers to the concentration of power in the hands of the legislative branch of government.
D. The separation of powers refers to the concentration of power in the hands of the judicial branch of government.
Question 8
The electoral system in Nigeria is designed to promote
A. majoritarianism
B. pluralism
C. consensus
D. representation
Question 9
The concept of power in public administration can be understood through the lens of
A. pluralism
B. elitism
C. patronage
D. bureaucratic theory
Question 10
The concept of rule of law in a democratic society is closely tied to the idea of
A. separation of powers
B. checks and balances
C. independence of the judiciary
D. accountability of the government
Question 11
The concept of authority in public administration is closely tied to the idea of
A. legitimacy
B. power
C. mandate
D. mandamus
Question 12
The diagram below represents a simple titration setup. If the burette contains a strong acid and the flask contains a strong base, what will be the result of the titration?
A. neutralization
B. precipitation
C. oxidation
D. reduction
Question 13
The concept of the rule of law is closely related to the idea of constitutionalism. Discuss the relationship between the rule of law and constitutionalism in the context of Nigeria's constitutional development.
A. The rule of law is a fundamental principle of constitutionalism, and it is essential for the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
B. Constitutionalism is a system of government that is based on the rule of law, but the two concepts are not interchangeable.
C. The rule of law is a means of enforcing constitutional provisions, but it is not a principle of constitutionalism.
D. Constitutionalism is a system of government that is based on the idea of the rule of law, but it is not a principle of constitutionalism.
Question 14
The Nigerian electoral system is based on the principle of one man, one vote. Discuss the implications of this principle on the representation of minority groups in the National Assembly.
A. The principle of one man, one vote ensures that minority groups have equal representation in the National Assembly.
B. The principle of one man, one vote leads to the marginalization of minority groups in the National Assembly.
C. The principle of one man, one vote has no impact on the representation of minority groups in the National Assembly.
D. The principle of one man, one vote is a necessary condition for the representation of minority groups in the National Assembly.
Question 15
The concept of power in public administration can be understood through the lens of
A. pluralism
B. elitism
C. patronage
D. bureaucratic theory

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