POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2019 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of legitimacy in international relations is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the United Nations (UN) exercises its authority in maintaining international peace and security.
A. Through its Security Council, the UN exercises its authority by imposing sanctions and authorizing the use of force.
B. The UN exercises its authority by providing humanitarian aid and promoting economic development.
C. The UN exercises its authority by promoting democracy and human rights.
D. The UN exercises its authority by mediating conflicts and negotiating peace agreements.
Question 2
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that aims to promote peace and security among its member states. Discuss the role of the UN in promoting human rights, using examples from its various agencies and programs.
A. The UN promotes human rights through its various agencies, such as UNICEF and UNHCR.
B. The UN promotes human rights through its programs, such as the Millennium Development Goals.
C. The UN does not have a direct role in promoting human rights.
D. The UN promotes human rights through its Security Council.
Question 3
The concept of power in international relations is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the African Union (AU) exercises its power in promoting regional peace and security.
A. The AU exercises its power by imposing sanctions and authorizing the use of force.
B. The AU exercises its power by providing humanitarian aid and promoting economic development.
C. The AU exercises its power by promoting democracy and human rights.
D. The AU exercises its power by mediating conflicts and negotiating peace agreements.
Question 4
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Independent Judiciary
C. Federal Character Principle
D. Executive Presidency
Question 5
In a parliamentary system of government, what is the primary function of the legislative branch in relation to the executive branch?
A. To provide a check on the executive branch by exercising its power of impeachment
B. To provide a check on the executive branch by exercising its power of legislative override
C. To provide a check on the executive branch by exercising its power of budget approval
D. To provide a check on the executive branch by exercising its power of judicial review
Question 6
The concept of checks and balances in a system of government is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of checks and balances?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Independent Judiciary
C. Legislative Override
D. Executive Privilege
Question 7
In a presidential system of government, what is the primary function of the legislative branch in relation to the executive branch?
A. To provide a check on the executive branch by exercising its power of impeachment
B. To provide a check on the executive branch by exercising its power of budget approval
C. To provide a check on the executive branch by exercising its power of judicial review
D. To provide a check on the executive branch by exercising its power of legislative override
Question 8
The African Union (AU) is an international organization that aims to promote peace and security among its member states. Discuss the role of the AU in promoting human rights, using examples from its various agencies and programs.
A. The AU promotes human rights through its various agencies, such as the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
B. The AU promotes human rights through its programs, such as the African Union's Agenda 2063.
C. The AU does not have a direct role in promoting human rights.
D. The AU promotes human rights through its Peace and Security Council.
Question 9
The concept of legitimacy in international relations is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the United Nations (UN) exercises its authority in promoting regional peace and security in Africa.
A. The UN exercises its authority by imposing sanctions and authorizing the use of force.
B. The UN exercises its authority by providing humanitarian aid and promoting economic development.
C. The UN exercises its authority by promoting democracy and human rights.
D. The UN exercises its authority by mediating conflicts and negotiating peace agreements.
Question 10
The concept of federalism refers to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system?
A. A strong central government
B. A weak central government
C. A system of government in which power is concentrated in a single authority
D. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units
Question 11
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in the aftermath of World War II. Which of the following is a primary purpose of the UN?
A. To promote economic development
B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To provide humanitarian aid
D. To promote cultural exchange
Question 12
The rule of law is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Discuss the importance of the rule of law in promoting human rights and the rule of law, using examples from various countries.
A. The rule of law promotes human rights by ensuring that the government and its agents act in accordance with the law.
B. The rule of law promotes human rights by providing a framework for the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
C. The rule of law does not have a direct impact on human rights.
D. The rule of law promotes human rights by providing a mechanism for the enforcement of individual rights and freedoms.
Question 13
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been instrumental in promoting regional integration and economic development in West Africa. Discuss the role of ECOWAS in promoting regional peace and security in the Gulf of Guinea.
A. ECOWAS promotes regional peace and security in the Gulf of Guinea through its mediation and peacekeeping efforts.
B. ECOWAS promotes regional peace and security in the Gulf of Guinea through its economic development programs.
C. ECOWAS promotes regional peace and security in the Gulf of Guinea through its military interventions.
D. ECOWAS promotes regional peace and security in the Gulf of Guinea through its diplomatic efforts.
Question 14
The concept of constitutionalism refers to the idea that a government's power is limited by a constitution or a set of laws. Which of the following is a characteristic of a constitutional system?
A. A system of government in which the head of state is appointed by a council of elders
B. A system of government in which the head of state is elected by the people
C. A system of government in which the power of the government is limited by a constitution or a set of laws
D. A system of government in which the head of state has absolute power
Question 15
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is a mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Independent Judiciary
C. Federal Character Principle
D. Executive Presidency

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