POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2018 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of international relations is a set of interactions between countries in the international community. Discuss how international relations are affected by the concept of sovereignty.
A. International relations are affected by the concept of sovereignty by limiting the ability of countries to intervene in the internal affairs of other countries.
B. International relations are affected by the concept of sovereignty by allowing countries to intervene in the internal affairs of other countries.
C. International relations are not affected by the concept of sovereignty.
D. International relations are only affected by the concept of sovereignty in countries with a high level of economic development.
Question 2
The concept of foreign policy is a set of actions taken by a country to achieve its goals and protect its interests in the international community. Discuss how foreign policy is made in a constitutional democracy.
A. Foreign policy is made in a constitutional democracy by the executive branch of government.
B. Foreign policy is made in a constitutional democracy by the legislative branch of government.
C. Foreign policy is made in a constitutional democracy by the judicial branch of government.
D. Foreign policy is not made in a constitutional democracy.
Question 3
The concept of checks and balances is a mechanism that prevents the concentration of power in the hands of one person or institution. Discuss how the system of checks and balances works in a constitutional democracy.
A. The system of checks and balances prevents the concentration of power by allowing each branch of government to check the actions of the other branches.
B. The system of checks and balances promotes the concentration of power by allowing one person or institution to control all three branches.
C. The system of checks and balances is not essential in preventing the concentration of power.
D. The system of checks and balances only applies to countries with a parliamentary system of government.
Question 4
The concept of legitimacy in government is often associated with the idea of popular support. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and popular support in the context of Nigeria's constitutional development.
A. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for popular support, but not a sufficient one.
B. Popular support is a prerequisite for legitimacy, but they are not interchangeable.
C. Legitimacy and popular support are synonymous terms in the context of government.
D. Legitimacy is a product of popular support, but not the other way around.
Question 5
The concept of power in the context of government refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others. Which of the following is an example of power?
A. Legislative power
B. Executive power
C. Judicial power
D. Economic power
Question 6
The concept of pre-colonial administration refers to the system of government that existed in Africa before the arrival of European colonizers. Discuss how pre-colonial administration was affected by the arrival of European colonizers.
A. Pre-colonial administration was affected by the arrival of European colonizers by being replaced with a new system of government.
B. Pre-colonial administration was affected by the arrival of European colonizers by being preserved and adapted to the new colonial system.
C. Pre-colonial administration was not affected by the arrival of European colonizers.
D. Pre-colonial administration was only affected by the arrival of European colonizers in countries with a high level of economic development.
Question 7
The doctrine of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutional government. Which of the following best describes the separation of powers in the Nigerian Constitution?
A. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches are separate and independent.
B. The President has the power to appoint judges and determine the budget for the judiciary.
C. The National Assembly has the power to impeach the President and appoint judges.
D. The judiciary has the power to make laws and appoint the President.
Question 8
The concept of power in the context of government refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others. Which of the following is an example of power?
A. Legislative power
B. Executive power
C. Judicial power
D. Economic power
Question 9
The concept of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutionalism. Discuss how the separation of powers prevents the concentration of power in the hands of one person or institution.
A. The separation of powers prevents the concentration of power by dividing it among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
B. The separation of powers promotes the concentration of power by allowing one person or institution to control all three branches.
C. The separation of powers is not essential in preventing the concentration of power.
D. The separation of powers only applies to countries with a presidential system of government.
Question 10
The concept of 'pre-colonial administration' refers to the systems of governance that existed in Africa before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following best describes a key feature of pre-colonial administration in West Africa?
A. The use of a centralized state
B. The presence of a strong monarch
C. The use of a decentralized system of governance
D. The absence of a system of governance
Question 11
The concept of authority in government is often associated with the ability to enforce decisions. Discuss the relationship between authority and enforcement in the context of Nigeria's constitutional development.
A. Authority is the ability to enforce decisions, but it is not the only factor.
B. Authority is the sole determinant of enforcement in government.
C. Enforcement is a product of authority, but not the other way around.
D. Authority and enforcement are interchangeable terms in the context of government.
Question 12
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following electoral processes?
A. The 1993 General Elections
B. The 1999 General Elections
C. The 2003 General Elections
D. The 2007 General Elections
Question 13
The concept of legitimacy in the context of public administration refers to the acceptance of authority by the governed. Which of the following is a characteristic of legitimate authority?
A. It is based on coercion
B. It is based on consent
C. It is based on tradition
D. It is based on expertise
Question 14
The doctrine of checks and balances is a fundamental principle of constitutional government. Which of the following is a check on the power of the executive branch?
A. The power to declare war
B. The power to approve presidential appointments
C. The power to veto legislation
D. The power to impeach the president
Question 15
The concept of authority in the context of public administration refers to the right to make decisions and enforce them. Which of the following is a characteristic of authority?
A. It is based on expertise
B. It is based on tradition
C. It is based on coercion
D. It is based on consent

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