POST UTME UNN 2021 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of pre-colonial administration in Africa is closely tied to the idea of traditional authority. Discuss the relationship between these two concepts, using examples from the pre-colonial period in West Africa.
A. Pre-colonial administration is a means of ensuring traditional authority, while traditional authority is a means of ensuring pre-colonial administration.
B. Traditional authority is a prerequisite for pre-colonial administration, but not the other way around.
C. Pre-colonial administration and traditional authority are two distinct concepts that are not necessarily related.
D. Traditional authority is a means of limiting the power of the government, while pre-colonial administration is a means of expanding its power.
Question 2
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a significant milestone in the country's constitutional development. Discuss the key features of this constitution and its impact on Nigerian politics.
A. The 1963 Republican Constitution established a federal system of government with a strong central authority.
B. The constitution introduced a parliamentary system of government with a weak central authority.
C. The 1963 Constitution was a major step towards the adoption of a presidential system of government.
D. The constitution was a significant departure from the traditional Yoruba system of government.
Question 3
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the acceptance of authority by the people. Discuss the different factors that contribute to legitimacy in government, using the example of the Nigerian government to illustrate your answer.
A. There are three factors that contribute to legitimacy in government: effectiveness, efficiency, and responsiveness.
B. There are two factors that contribute to legitimacy in government: effectiveness and efficiency.
C. There is only one factor that contributes to legitimacy in government: effectiveness.
D. There are four factors that contribute to legitimacy in government: effectiveness, efficiency, responsiveness, and accountability.
Question 4
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.
A. Advantages: promotes regional autonomy, encourages economic development, and allows for more efficient decision-making
B. Disadvantages: can lead to conflict between the central government and the constituent units, can create economic disparities, and can hinder national integration
C. Advantages: promotes national unity, encourages economic cooperation, and allows for more effective regulation of national resources
D. Disadvantages: can lead to a lack of accountability, can create bureaucratic inefficiencies, and can hinder regional development
Question 5
The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, using examples from Nigerian history to illustrate your points.
A. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient one.
B. Authority is a necessary condition for legitimacy, but not a sufficient one.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable concepts.
D. Legitimacy is a concept that is unique to Nigerian politics.
Question 6
The concept of checks and balances in a system of government is most closely associated with which of the following international organizations?
A. The United Nations (UN)
B. The African Union (AU)
C. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
D. The Commonwealth of Nations
Question 7
The pre-colonial administration in Nigeria was characterized by a system of government known as the 'kingdom system'. Which of the following is a feature of this system?
A. It was a centralized system of government
B. It was a decentralized system of government
C. It was a system of government where the king had absolute power
D. It was a system of government where the king was advised by a council of elders
Question 8
The concept of authority in public administration refers to the right to make decisions and take actions. Which of the following is a characteristic of authority?
A. It is based on coercion
B. It is based on consent
C. It is based on tradition
D. It is based on expertise
Question 9
A political party's primary function is to provide a platform for citizens to express their political views. Discuss the role of political parties in a democratic system, using the example of the Nigerian People's Democratic Party (PDP) to illustrate your answer.
A. Political parties provide a platform for citizens to express their political views and participate in the democratic process.
B. Political parties are responsible for making laws and enforcing them.
C. Political parties are responsible for providing public services and infrastructure.
D. Political parties are responsible for providing security and defense.
Question 10
The concept of legitimacy in public administration refers to the acceptance of authority by the governed. Which of the following is a characteristic of legitimate authority?
A. It is based on coercion
B. It is based on consent
C. It is based on tradition
D. It is based on expertise
Question 11
The concept of power in government refers to the ability to make decisions and enforce them. Discuss the different types of power in government, using the example of the Nigerian federal system to illustrate your answer.
A. There are three types of power in government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
B. There are two types of power in government: legislative and executive.
C. There is only one type of power in government: legislative.
D. There are four types of power in government: legislative, executive, judicial, and military.
Question 12
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the acceptance of authority by the people. Discuss the different ways in which legitimacy can be achieved in government, using the example of the Nigerian government to illustrate your answer.
A. Legitimacy can be achieved through the use of democratic processes, such as elections and referendums.
B. Legitimacy can only be achieved through the use of democratic processes.
C. Legitimacy can only be achieved through the use of force.
D. Legitimacy cannot be achieved in government.
Question 13
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a significant departure from the 1963 Republican Constitution. Discuss the key features of this constitution and its impact on Nigerian politics.
A. The 1979 Constitution introduced a presidential system of government with a strong central authority.
B. The constitution established a federal system of government with a weak central authority.
C. The 1979 Constitution was a major step towards the adoption of a parliamentary system of government.
D. The constitution was a significant departure from the traditional Hausa system of government.
Question 14
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the belief that a particular form of government is morally right and justifiable. Which of the following is a characteristic of a legitimate government?
A. It has the consent of the governed
B. It is based on the rule of law
C. It is a dictatorship
D. It is a monarchy
Question 15
The diagram below represents a pre-colonial administrative system in Nigeria. Identify the type of system.
A. Feudal system
B. Patrilineal system
C. Segmentary system
D. Chiefdom system

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