POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2018 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The _______ is a type of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler or group of rulers, and there are no checks on their authority.
A. Authoritarian System
B. Dictatorship
C. Totalitarian System
D. Autocracy
Question 2
The _______ is responsible for promoting economic integration and cooperation among its member states.
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. European Union
D. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Question 3
The concept of 'Electoral College' in the United States is an example of a _______ electoral system.
A. Proportional Representation
B. Majority System
C. Plurality System
D. First-Past-The-Post
Question 4
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 benefit of ECOWAS membership for its member states?
A. Increased access to foreign markets
B. Improved economic stability
C. Enhanced regional security
D. Increased dependence on a single market
Question 5
The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is rooted in the idea of limiting government power through a constitution. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a constitution in this context?
A. To establish the structure and functions of government
B. To protect individual rights and freedoms
C. To provide a framework for the exercise of power
D. To promote national unity and integration
Question 6
The concept of 'plural society' was first introduced by which of the following sociologists?
A. Karl Marx
B. Max Weber
C. Robert Park
D. Louis Althusser
Question 7
The _______ is a type of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
A. Federal System
B. Unitary System
C. Confederation
D. Constitutional Monarchy
Question 8
The concept of legitimacy in political science refers to the acceptance of a political authority or institution by the people it governs. However, this definition can be problematic because it implies that legitimacy is solely a product of popular consent. Critically evaluate this definition of legitimacy and suggest an alternative that takes into account the role of power and coercion in shaping political outcomes.
A. The definition of legitimacy as popular consent is accurate, but it overlooks the role of power and coercion.
B. The definition of legitimacy as popular consent is incomplete, as it neglects the impact of institutional factors.
C. The definition of legitimacy as popular consent is misleading, as it implies a level of control that is not always present.
D. The definition of legitimacy as popular consent is irrelevant, as it does not account for the complex interplay of factors that shape political outcomes.
Question 9
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of rule of law. Discuss the relationship between these two concepts, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme and the rule of law is upheld.
B. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme, but the rule of law is not always upheld.
C. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the rule of law is supreme, but the constitution is not always upheld.
D. Constitutionalism and rule of law are two separate concepts that are not related.
Question 10
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides for the creation of a Federal Electoral Commission. Discuss the powers and functions of this institution.
A. The Federal Electoral Commission has the power to conduct elections and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
B. The Federal Electoral Commission has the power to conduct elections, but does not have the power to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
C. The Federal Electoral Commission does not have the power to conduct elections, but has the power to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
D. The Federal Electoral Commission does not have the power to conduct elections or ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Question 11
The concept of power in political science is often associated with the ability of a political actor to influence the behavior of others. However, this definition can be problematic because it implies that power is solely a product of individual agency. Critically evaluate this definition of power and suggest an alternative that takes into account the structural and institutional factors that shape political outcomes.
A. The definition of power as individual agency is accurate, but it overlooks the role of structural factors.
B. The definition of power as individual agency is incomplete, as it neglects the impact of institutional factors.
C. The definition of power as individual agency is misleading, as it implies a level of control that is not always present.
D. The definition of power as individual agency is irrelevant, as it does not account for the complex interplay of factors that shape political outcomes.
Question 12
In a system of government where the president serves as both head of state and head of government, which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the president?
A. The power to declare war
B. The power to veto legislation
C. The power to appoint federal judges
D. The power to impeach the president
Question 13
The concept of 'soft power' in international relations was first introduced by which of the following scholars?
A. Joseph Nye
B. Robert Keohane
C. Stephen Walt
D. John Mearsheimer
Question 14
The concept of federalism is enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Discuss the implications of this concept for the distribution of powers between the federal government and the states.
A. The concept of federalism ensures that the federal government has the power to make laws and collect taxes, while the states have the power to make laws and collect taxes.
B. The concept of federalism ensures that the federal government has the power to make laws, but the states have the power to collect taxes.
C. The concept of federalism ensures that the states have the power to make laws, but the federal government has the power to collect taxes.
D. The concept of federalism does not have any implications for the distribution of powers between the federal government and the states.
Question 15
In a system of government where the legislative, executive, and judicial branches are separate, which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive?
A. The power to declare war
B. The power to impeach the president
C. The power to veto legislation
D. The power to appoint federal judges

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