POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2019 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of authority in political science refers to the legitimate right to make decisions and enforce them. Discuss the different types of authority and their characteristics.
A. Types of authority: legal, moral, and expert.
B. Types of authority: legal, moral, and coercive.
C. Types of authority: legal, moral, and expert.
D. Types of authority: legal, moral, and coercive.
Question 2
The concept of legitimacy in international relations is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority in the context of international organizations.
A. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority in international organizations.
B. Authority is a necessary condition for legitimacy in international organizations.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable concepts in international organizations.
D. Legitimacy is irrelevant to authority in international organizations.
Question 3
The concept of human rights is a fundamental principle of constitutionalism. Which of the following is a human right?
A. The right to life.
B. The right to freedom of speech.
C. The right to a fair trial.
D. The right to bear arms.
Question 4
A country has a mixed electoral system, where 50% of seats are allocated through proportional representation and 50% through single-member districts. What is the primary advantage of this system?
A. It promotes proportional representation
B. It ensures that smaller parties have a voice
C. It reduces the number of seats allocated to larger parties
D. It increases voter turnout
Question 5
The concept of 'electoral systems and processes' refers to the ways in which citizens participate in the selection of their leaders. Which of the following is an example of a 'proportional representation' electoral system?
A. A first-past-the-post system
B. A single transferable vote system
C. A mixed-member proportional system
D. A closed-list proportional representation system
Question 6
The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of a government is affected by the source of its authority.
A. Legitimacy is directly proportional to the source of authority.
B. Legitimacy is inversely proportional to the source of authority.
C. The source of authority has no impact on legitimacy.
D. Legitimacy is only affected by the source of authority in authoritarian regimes.
Question 7
The concept of power in international relations is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between power and authority in the context of international organizations.
A. Power is a necessary condition for authority in international organizations.
B. Authority is a necessary condition for power in international organizations.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable concepts in international organizations.
D. Power is irrelevant to authority in international organizations.
Question 8
The concept of 'political parties and pressure groups' refers to the various organizations that seek to influence the policies and decisions of governments. Which of the following is an example of a 'pressure group'?
A. A political party
B. A trade union
C. A non-governmental organization (NGO)
D. A community association
Question 9
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; Disadvantages: can lead to conflict between units, hinders national integration.
B. Advantages: promotes national unity, facilitates economic growth; Disadvantages: can lead to regional inequality, undermines local autonomy.
C. Advantages: promotes regional autonomy, encourages economic development; Disadvantages: can lead to conflict between units, hinders national integration.
D. Advantages: promotes national unity, facilitates economic growth; Disadvantages: can lead to regional inequality, undermines local autonomy.
Question 10
The United Nations (UN) has been criticized for its inability to prevent humanitarian crises in various parts of the world. Discuss the role of the UN in preventing humanitarian crises and propose possible solutions to this problem.
A. The UN should prioritize economic development over humanitarian intervention.
B. The UN should establish a standing peacekeeping force to intervene in humanitarian crises.
C. The UN should focus on providing humanitarian aid rather than trying to prevent crises.
D. The UN should work with regional organizations to prevent humanitarian crises.
Question 11
The African Union (AU) has been criticized for its lack of effective conflict resolution mechanisms. Discuss the AU's conflict resolution mechanisms and propose possible improvements.
A. The AU should establish a standing peacekeeping force to intervene in conflicts.
B. The AU should focus on providing humanitarian aid rather than trying to resolve conflicts.
C. The AU should work with regional organizations to resolve conflicts.
D. The AU should prioritize economic development over conflict resolution.
Question 12
In a federal system of government, which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?
A. The power to regulate commerce.
B. The power to declare war.
C. The power to establish a national currency.
D. The power to regulate immigration.
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of the Nigerian government. Identify the level of government responsible for implementing policies related to education.
A. Federal Government
B. State Government
C. Local Government
D. None of the above
Question 14
A political party's primary function is to provide a platform for citizens to participate in the political process. Discuss the role of political parties in promoting democracy in Nigeria.
A. Political parties provide a means for citizens to express their opinions and participate in the decision-making process.
B. Political parties are responsible for promoting the interests of their members and supporters.
C. Political parties are not necessary for democracy to function effectively.
D. Political parties are responsible for implementing government policies and programs.
Question 15
A local government has a population of 100,000 people. If the local government is divided into 5 wards, what is the population of each ward?
A. 20,000
B. 25,000
C. 30,000
D. 40,000

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