POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the separation of powers is most closely associated with which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. International Monetary Fund
Question 2
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a democratic system is exemplified by the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Which of the following best describes the primary function of the judicial branch in this context?
A. To make laws
B. To enforce laws
C. To interpret laws
D. To appoint judges
Question 3
In a democratic system, what is the primary source of legitimacy for a government?
A. The people
B. The constitution
C. The parliament
D. The president
Question 4
The concept of 'direct democracy' in a democratic system refers to the idea that citizens participate directly in the decision-making process. Which of the following best describes direct democracy?
A. Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
B. Citizens participate directly in the decision-making process
C. The government makes decisions without consulting citizens
D. Citizens elect a president who makes decisions on their behalf
Question 5
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a democratic system is rooted in the idea of preventing the concentration of power in one institution. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in a system with checks and balances?
A. The legislative branch has absolute power over the executive and judicial branches.
B. The executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch, but the legislative branch can override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
C. The judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional, but the legislative branch can impeach and remove judges who make such decisions.
D. The executive branch has the power to appoint judges to the judicial branch, but the legislative branch can impeach and remove judges who are deemed unfit.
Question 6
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government. Which of the following was a key feature of this system?
A. A strong central government with significant powers.
B. A weak central government with limited powers.
C. A federal system with a strong regional government.
D. A unitary system with a weak regional government.
Question 7
The concept of 'electoral system' in a democratic system refers to the process by which citizens elect their representatives. Which of the following best describes an electoral system?
A. The process by which citizens elect their representatives
B. The process by which the government makes decisions
C. The process by which citizens participate directly in the decision-making process
D. The process by which citizens elect a president who makes decisions on their behalf
Question 8
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established a presidential system of government. Which of the following is a key feature of this system?
A. A strong central government with significant powers.
B. A weak central government with limited powers.
C. A system of checks and balances between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
D. A system of direct democracy where citizens make decisions directly.
Question 9
The concept of 'forms of government' refers to the different ways in which power is organized and exercised within a society. Which of the following is an example of a 'mixed constitution'?
A. A presidential system
B. A parliamentary system
C. A constitutional monarchy
D. A federal system
Question 10
The concept of 'human rights' in a democratic system refers to the fundamental rights and freedoms that citizens possess. Which of the following best describes human rights?
A. The rights and freedoms that citizens possess
B. The rights and freedoms that the government possesses
C. The rights and freedoms that are granted by the government
D. The rights and freedoms that are taken away by the government
Question 11
The concept of 'Realpolitik' in international relations is associated with which of the following philosophers?
A. Machiavelli
B. Kant
C. Hobbes
D. Rousseau
Question 12
The 'Iron Law of Oligarchy' is a concept in political science that describes the tendency of organizations to become dominated by a small group of people. Who first proposed this concept?
A. Robert Michels
B. Max Weber
C. Karl Marx
D. Friedrich Engels
Question 13
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a democratic system refers to the division of power between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Which of the following best describes the separation of powers?
A. The legislative branch has the power to make laws, the executive branch has the power to enforce laws, and the judicial branch has the power to interpret laws
B. The executive branch has the power to make laws, the legislative branch has the power to enforce laws, and the judicial branch has the power to interpret laws
C. The judicial branch has the power to make laws, the executive branch has the power to enforce laws, and the legislative branch has the power to interpret laws
D. The legislative branch has the power to make laws, the executive branch has the power to interpret laws, and the judicial branch has the power to enforce laws
Question 14
In a democratic system, the concept of 'international relations' is rooted in the idea of promoting cooperation and understanding between nations. Which of the following is an example of an international organization?
A. The United Nations
B. The European Union
C. The African Union
D. The Organization of American States
Question 15
The concept of the Rule of Law is closely related to the idea of the separation of powers in a democratic system. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Rule of Law and the separation of powers?
A. The Rule of Law is a means of enforcing the separation of powers.
B. The separation of powers is a means of enforcing the Rule of Law.
C. The Rule of Law and the separation of powers are two distinct concepts that do not overlap.
D. The Rule of Law is a consequence of the separation of powers.

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