POST UTME ABU 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Rule of Law and Human Rights, what is the primary purpose of the 'Bill of Rights'?
A. To protect the rights of the accused
B. To protect the rights of the victim
C. To protect the rights of the accused and the victim
D. To protect the rights of the accused and the victim, and to ensure that justice is served
Question 2
In a pre-colonial Igbo society, what was the primary function of the 'Eze'?
A. To serve as a mediator between the people and the gods
B. To provide military protection to the community
C. To collect taxes and tributes from the people
D. To settle disputes and maintain law and order
Question 3
The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of power. Discuss how legitimacy is achieved in a democratic government, using the example of Germany.
A. Legitimacy is achieved through the election of a president in Germany.
B. Legitimacy is achieved through the election of a parliament in Germany.
C. Legitimacy is achieved through a combination of the election of a president and a parliament.
D. Legitimacy is achieved through a referendum in Germany.
Question 4
In the context of Foreign Policy and International Relations, what is the primary goal of the 'Concert of Europe'?
A. To prevent the rise of a dominant power
B. To promote economic cooperation among European nations
C. To establish a collective security system
D. To promote cultural exchange among European nations
Question 5
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria introduced a federal system of government. Which of the following was a key feature of this system?
A. A parliamentary system of government
B. A presidential system of government
C. A federal system with a strong central government
D. A unitary system of government
Question 6
In the context of Public Administration and Local Government, what is the primary function of a 'Local Government Council'?
A. To provide social services to the local community
B. To collect taxes and fees from the local community
C. To make decisions on behalf of the central government
D. To provide infrastructure and amenities to the local community
Question 7
A government is said to be legitimate if it has the consent of the governed. What is the relationship between consent and legitimacy in the context of human rights?
A. Consent is a necessary condition for legitimacy in the context of human rights, but not a sufficient one.
B. Consent is a sufficient condition for legitimacy in the context of human rights, but not a necessary one.
C. Consent is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for legitimacy in the context of human rights.
D. Consent is both a necessary and sufficient condition for legitimacy in the context of human rights.
Question 8
The concept of legitimacy in a democratic system is closely tied to the idea of popular sovereignty. Discuss how the principle of popular sovereignty influences the legitimacy of a government.
A. The principle of popular sovereignty ensures that the government is accountable to the people.
B. The principle of popular sovereignty is irrelevant to the legitimacy of a government.
C. The principle of popular sovereignty is a means of justifying authoritarian rule.
D. The principle of popular sovereignty is a relic of the past and has no relevance in modern democracies.
Question 9
A government is said to be legitimate if it has the consent of the governed. What is the relationship between consent and legitimacy in the context of international law?
A. Consent is a necessary condition for legitimacy in international law, but not a sufficient one.
B. Consent is a sufficient condition for legitimacy in international law, but not a necessary one.
C. Consent is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for legitimacy in international law.
D. Consent is both a necessary and sufficient condition for legitimacy in international law.
Question 10
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Discuss the role of ECOWAS in promoting regional economic integration in West Africa.
A. ECOWAS promotes regional economic integration through the establishment of a common market and the elimination of trade barriers.
B. ECOWAS promotes regional economic integration through the establishment of a customs union and the harmonization of trade policies.
C. ECOWAS promotes regional economic integration through the establishment of a single currency and the coordination of monetary policies.
D. ECOWAS promotes regional economic integration through the establishment of a regional development bank and the provision of financial assistance to member states.
Question 11
The African Union (AU) has been instrumental in promoting peace and security in Africa. Discuss the role of the AU in promoting peace and security, using the example of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A. The AU has a peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
B. The AU has a peacebuilding program in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
C. The AU has a mediation role in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
D. The AU has no role in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Question 12
The concept of authority in government is closely related to the idea of legitimacy. Discuss how authority is exercised in a democratic government, using the example of the United States.
A. Authority is exercised through the legislative branch of government.
B. Authority is exercised through the executive branch of government.
C. Authority is exercised through the judicial branch of government.
D. Authority is exercised through a combination of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Question 13
In a democratic system, the concept of human rights is closely tied to the idea of individual liberty. Discuss how the protection of human rights ensures that individual liberty is preserved.
A. The protection of human rights ensures that individual liberty is preserved by providing a framework for the protection of individual rights.
B. The protection of human rights is irrelevant to the preservation of individual liberty.
C. The protection of human rights promotes the arbitrary exercise of power by the government.
D. The protection of human rights is a means of justifying authoritarian rule.
Question 14
In a presidential system of government, what is the role of the 'vice-president'?
A. To serve as the head of the executive branch in the absence of the president
B. To serve as the head of the legislative branch
C. To serve as the head of the judicial branch
D. To serve as the head of the executive branch
Question 15
The concept of electoral systems is a critical component of democratic governance. Discuss how different electoral systems influence the representation of different groups in the government.
A. First-past-the-post electoral systems ensure that the government is representative of the majority.
B. Proportional representation electoral systems ensure that the government is representative of the majority.
C. Mixed-member electoral systems ensure that the government is representative of the majority.
D. The type of electoral system used has no impact on the representation of different groups in the government.

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