POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2025 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a constitutional system is a mechanism to prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this system?
A. Separation of powers
B. Independent judiciary
C. Legislative supremacy
D. Executive dominance
Question 2
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one person or institution. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for checks and balances in the Nigerian Constitution?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Independent Judiciary
C. Federal Character Principle
D. Executive Privilege
Question 3
Explain the concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution, and provide examples of how it operates in practice.
A. It refers to the division of power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
B. It is a system of government where one person holds all the power.
C. It is a type of federalism where power is divided between the central government and the states.
D. It is a concept used to describe the relationship between the government and the people.
Question 4
The concept of confederalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, but the central authority has limited powers. Which of the following is an example of a confederal system of government?
A. The European Union
B. The United States of America
C. The Swiss Confederation
D. The Russian Federation
Question 5
The African Union (AU) has a system of government that combines elements of federalism and confederalism. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the AU Commission and the AU Assembly?
A. The AU Commission is responsible for making policy decisions, while the AU Assembly is responsible for implementing them.
B. The AU Commission advises the AU Assembly, which makes policy decisions.
C. The AU Commission and the AU Assembly share equal powers and responsibilities.
D. The AU Commission is responsible for implementing policy decisions made by the AU Assembly.
Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on the principles of federalism. What are the implications of this on the distribution of power between the federal and state governments?
A. The federal government has absolute power over the states.
B. The states have more power than the federal government.
C. The power is distributed equally between the federal and state governments.
D. The federal government has limited power over the states.
Question 7
The concept of colonial administration refers to the system of governance that existed during the period of European colonization. Discuss the different types of colonial administration, using examples from the Nigerian colonial period.
A. Colonial administration refers to the system of governance that existed in the British colonies.
B. Colonial administration refers to the system of governance that existed in the French colonies.
C. Colonial administration refers to the system of governance that existed in the German colonies.
D. Colonial administration refers to the system of governance that existed in the Italian colonies.
Question 8
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss the implications of this relationship on the Nigerian political system.
A. The rule of law ensures that the government is accountable to the people.
B. The rule of law limits the power of the government to make laws.
C. The rule of law promotes the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
D. The rule of law undermines the authority of the government.
Question 9
The concept of local government is a critical aspect of governance. Discuss the different types of local government, using examples from the Nigerian local government system.
A. Local government refers to the management of local affairs, such as waste management and public safety.
B. Local government refers to the management of local finances, such as taxation and budgeting.
C. Local government refers to the management of local infrastructure, such as roads and bridges.
D. Local government refers to the management of local policy, such as economic development and environmental protection.
Question 10
The concept of 'public interest' in public administration refers to the idea that government decisions should be guided by the needs and welfare of the broader community. Which of the following is a challenge in applying this concept?
A. Defining the public interest
B. Balancing competing interests
C. Ensuring transparency and accountability
D. Managing conflicting values
Question 11
The concept of federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Which of the following is an example of a federal system of government?
A. The United States of America
B. The United Kingdom
C. The Federal Republic of Germany
D. The Russian Federation
Question 12
The concept of 'pre-colonial administration' in Nigeria refers to the system of governance that existed before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following was a characteristic of pre-colonial administration in Nigeria?
A. It was a centralized system of government
B. It was a decentralized system of government
C. It was a system of government based on kinship ties
D. It was a system of government based on geographical location
Question 13
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss the relationship between constitutionalism and the rule of law, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Constitutionalism is a means of achieving the rule of law, while the rule of law is a means of achieving constitutionalism.
B. Constitutionalism and the rule of law are two distinct concepts that are not related.
C. The rule of law is a prerequisite for constitutionalism, but not the other way around.
D. Constitutionalism is a means of limiting the power of the government, while the rule of law is a means of limiting the power of individuals.
Question 14
The concept of constitutionalism is a fundamental principle of governance. Discuss the application of this principle in Nigeria's constitutional system, using examples from the country's political history.
A. The constitutionalism is a means to limit the power of the state, while constitutionalism is a means to limit the power of the state.
B. The constitutionalism is a means to achieve constitutionalism, while constitutionalism is a means to achieve the rule of law.
C. The constitutionalism is a principle of justice, while constitutionalism is a principle of governance.
D. The constitutionalism is a principle of democracy, while constitutionalism is a principle of authoritarianism.
Question 15
The concept of rule of law is closely related to the idea of constitutionalism. Discuss the relationship between these two concepts, using examples from Nigeria's constitutional history.
A. The rule of law is a means to achieve constitutionalism, while constitutionalism is a means to achieve the rule of law.
B. The rule of law is a constraint on the power of the state, while constitutionalism is a means to limit the power of the state.
C. The rule of law is a principle of justice, while constitutionalism is a principle of governance.
D. The rule of law is a principle of democracy, while constitutionalism is a principle of authoritarianism.

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