POST UTME ABU 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of legitimacy in international relations is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of international organizations such as the European Union is derived from their authority.
A. Legitimacy is derived from the consent of member states.
B. Legitimacy is derived from the authority of the organization's leadership.
C. Legitimacy is derived from the organization's ability to enforce its decisions.
D. Legitimacy is derived from the organization's ability to provide public goods.
Question 2
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 means of enforcing the rule of law, while the rule of law is a means of enforcing constitutionalism.
B. Constitutionalism is a system of government that prioritizes the rule of law, while the rule of law is a system of government that prioritizes constitutionalism.
C. Constitutionalism and the rule of law are two separate concepts that are not closely related.
D. Constitutionalism is a concept that is only relevant in countries with a parliamentary system of government, while the rule of law is relevant in all countries.
Question 3
The concept of Separation of Powers in a democratic system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Separation of Powers?
A. Each branch has the power to check the actions of the other branches
B. 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
C. The president has the power to veto laws passed by the legislature
D. The Supreme Court has the power to declare laws passed by the legislature unconstitutional
Question 4
A political party is a group of people who share similar political beliefs and goals. Discuss the role of political parties in a democratic system of government, using examples from Nigeria.
A. Political parties play a crucial role in a democratic system of government by providing a platform for citizens to participate in the political process.
B. Political parties are not necessary in a democratic system of government, as citizens can participate directly in the political process.
C. Political parties are a means of enforcing the rule of law, while the rule of law is a means of enforcing constitutionalism.
D. Political parties are a system of government that prioritizes the rule of law, while the rule of law is a system of government that prioritizes constitutionalism.
Question 5
In a presidential system of government, the separation of powers is achieved through the division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the legislative branch?
A. The power to declare war
B. The power to appoint judges
C. The power to approve presidential appointments
D. The power to declare a state of emergency
Question 6
In the context of Electoral Systems and Processes, what is the primary advantage of a proportional representation system?
A. It ensures that the party with the most votes wins the election
B. It allows for greater representation of minority groups
C. It promotes greater stability and predictability in government
D. It reduces the likelihood of electoral disputes
Question 7
The concept of power in international relations is often associated with the ability of a state to achieve its goals. Discuss how the concept of power is related to the concept of authority.
A. Power is the ability to achieve goals without the consent of others.
B. Power is the ability to achieve goals with the consent of others.
C. Power is the ability to enforce decisions without the consent of others.
D. Power is the ability to provide public goods without the consent of others.
Question 8
In a presidential system of government, the president serves as both the head of state and the head of government. What is the name of this system of government?
A. Parliamentary system
B. Constitutional monarchy
C. Presidential system
D. Federal system
Question 9
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?
A. The power of the president to veto laws passed by the legislature
B. The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws passed by the legislature unconstitutional
C. The power of the legislature to impeach the president
D. The power of the president to appoint judges to the Supreme Court
Question 10
The concept of Separation of Powers is a mechanism that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Separation of Powers?
A. Each branch has the power to check the actions of the other branches
B. 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
C. The president has the power to veto laws passed by the legislature
D. The Supreme Court has the power to declare laws passed by the legislature unconstitutional
Question 11
The concept of legitimacy in international relations is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of international organizations such as the United Nations and the African Union is derived from their authority.
A. Legitimacy is derived from the consent of member states.
B. Legitimacy is derived from the authority of the organization's leadership.
C. Legitimacy is derived from the organization's ability to enforce its decisions.
D. Legitimacy is derived from the organization's ability to provide public goods.
Question 12
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the idea that a government has the right to exercise power because it is based on the consent of the people. Which of the following is a characteristic of a legitimate government?
A. It has the power to make laws
B. It has the power to enforce laws
C. It has the support of the people
D. It has the power to declare war
Question 13
The concept of authority in government refers to the right to make decisions and enforce laws. Which of the following is a characteristic of authority?
A. It is based on the consent of the people
B. It is based on the power to make laws
C. It is based on the power to enforce laws
D. It is based on the support of the people
Question 14
In a system of government where the head of state is also the head of government, which of the following is a characteristic of the system?
A. Separation of powers
B. Concentration of power
C. Checks and balances
D. Unitary system
Question 15
The concept of checks and balances in a system of government is designed to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive branch?
A. The power of the legislative branch to declare war
B. The power of the judicial branch to declare laws unconstitutional
C. The power of the executive branch to veto legislation
D. The power of the legislative branch to approve presidential appointments

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