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Question 1
The United Nations (UN) has established several specialized agencies to promote economic and social development in member states. Which of the following is a key objective of the UN's World Health Organization (WHO)?
A. To promote economic development in member states
B. To promote peace and security in member states
C. To promote health and well-being in member states
D. To promote human rights in member states
Question 2
The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Explain how the two concepts are connected, using the example of a democratically elected government.
A. Legitimacy is the process by which a government gains authority, while authority is the power to make decisions.
B. Authority is the power to make decisions, while legitimacy is the acceptance of those decisions by the people.
C. Legitimacy is the acceptance of a government by the people, while authority is the power to make decisions.
D. Authority is the process by which a government gains legitimacy, while legitimacy is the power to make decisions.
Question 3
A government has the power to make laws, but it also has limitations on its authority. Explain the concept of separation of powers and how it relates to the idea of checks and balances.
A. Separation of powers refers to the division of power between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
B. Checks and balances refer to the system of limitations on the power of each branch of government.
C. Separation of powers is a system of government in which one branch has complete control over the others.
D. Checks and balances are a system of government in which each branch has equal power.
Question 4
The concept of the separation of powers 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 separation of powers?
A. The president serves as both head of state and head of government
B. The legislative branch has the power to declare laws unconstitutional
C. The executive branch has the power to appoint judges
D. The judiciary branch has the power to impeach the president
Question 5
The concept of 'foreign policy' refers to the actions and decisions of a state in its interactions with other states. Which of the following is a key consideration in the formulation of foreign policy?
A. National security
B. Economic interests
C. Cultural exchange
D. All of the above
Question 6
The diagram below represents a type of electoral system. What is the name of this system?
A. First-Past-The-Post
B. Proportional Representation
C. Single Transferable Vote
D. Mixed-Member Proportional
Question 7
The concept of 'pre-colonial administration' refers to the systems of governance that existed in West Africa before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following was a characteristic of pre-colonial administration in the Hausa Kingdom?
A. A decentralized system of governance
B. A centralized system of governance
C. A system of governance based on kinship ties
D. A system of governance based on trade and commerce
Question 8
The concept of constitutional development in a system of government refers to the process by which a country's constitution is created, amended, or revised. Which of the following is an example of constitutional development?
A. The creation of a new constitution
B. The amendment of an existing constitution
C. The revision of a constitution to reflect changes in the country's laws
D. The repeal of a constitution
Question 9
The concept of legitimacy in public administration is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of a government is affected by the manner in which authority is exercised.
A. Legitimacy is enhanced when authority is exercised in a fair and transparent manner.
B. Legitimacy is not affected by the manner in which authority is exercised.
C. Legitimacy is undermined when authority is exercised in a coercive or arbitrary manner.
D. Legitimacy is only relevant in authoritarian regimes.
Question 10
The diagram below represents a type of government. What is the name of this system?
A. Presidential System
B. Parliamentary System
C. Monarchy
D. Dictatorship
Question 11
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is a key benefit of ECOWAS membership for Nigeria?
A. Increased access to regional markets and trade opportunities.
B. Improved security and stability in the region through collective defense.
C. Enhanced economic development and poverty reduction through regional cooperation.
D. Greater autonomy and independence from other regional organizations.
Question 12
The concept of checks and balances in a democratic system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive?
A. The power of the legislature to impeach the president
B. The power of the judiciary to declare laws passed by the legislature as unconstitutional
C. The power of the executive to appoint judges
D. The power of the president to dissolve the legislature
Question 13
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 legislative branch?
A. The president's veto power
B. The ability of the judiciary to declare laws unconstitutional
C. The power of the executive to appoint judges
D. The power of the legislature to impeach the president
Question 14
The concept of sovereignty in international law refers to the supreme authority of a state over its territory and people. Which of the following is an example of a limitation on the sovereignty of a state?
A. The right of a state to declare war
B. The right of a state to enter into treaties
C. The right of a state to impose its will on other states
D. The right of a state to be bound by international law
Question 15
The concept of 'local government' refers to the system of governance at the local level. Which of the following is a key characteristic of local government?
A. It is a decentralized system of governance
B. It is a centralized system of governance
C. It is a system of governance based on direct democracy
D. It is a system of governance based on representative democracy

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