POST UTME BSU 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of human rights is often associated with the idea of individual freedoms. Discuss the relationship between human rights and individual freedoms, using examples from Nigeria's human rights history.
A. Human rights are a means of protecting individual freedoms.
B. Individual freedoms are a means of protecting human rights.
C. Human rights and individual freedoms are unrelated concepts.
D. Human rights are a threat to individual freedoms.
Question 2
The 'Electoral College' system is used in which of the following countries?
A. United States
B. Canada
C. United Kingdom
D. Australia
Question 3
The pre-colonial administration in West Africa was characterized by a number of different systems of governance. Which of the following was a key feature of the Ashanti Empire?
A. A centralized system of government
B. A decentralized system of government
C. A system of government based on kinship and clan ties
D. A system of government based on trade and commerce
Question 4
Which of the following forms of government is characterized by the concentration of power in the hands of a single ruler?
A. Autocracy
B. Oligarchy
C. Democracy
D. Monarchy
Question 5
The 'Rule of Law' is a fundamental principle of which of the following forms of government?
A. Democracy
B. Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Autocracy
Question 6
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting regional security and stability
B. Fostering economic cooperation and integration
C. Encouraging cultural exchange and tourism
D. Providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
Question 7
The concept of separation of powers in a system of government involves the division of power among three branches of government. Which of the following is an example of a branch of government that has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
A. The legislative branch.
B. The executive branch.
C. The judicial branch.
D. The electoral branch.
Question 8
The concept of checks and balances is a mechanism for preventing the concentration of power in a single branch of government. Which of the following is an example of a check on the executive branch?
A. The power to declare war
B. The power to appoint judges
C. The power to veto laws
D. The power to conduct foreign policy
Question 9
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote economic integration and cooperation among member states
B. To promote political integration and cooperation among member states
C. To promote cultural integration and cooperation among member states
D. To promote social integration and cooperation among member states
Question 10
The concept of legitimacy in the context of political systems refers to the idea that a government derives its authority from the consent of the governed. Which of the following best describes the relationship between legitimacy and the rule of law?
A. Legitimacy is a prerequisite for the rule of law.
B. The rule of law is a necessary condition for legitimacy.
C. Legitimacy and the rule of law are mutually exclusive concepts.
D. The rule of law is a means of achieving legitimacy.
Question 11
The concept of rule of law in a democratic system is designed to ensure that all citizens are treated equally under the law. Which of the following is an example of a principle of the rule of law?
A. The principle of equality before the law
B. The principle of separation of powers
C. The principle of checks and balances
D. The principle of judicial review
Question 12
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following constitutional development processes?
A. Constitutional Conference
B. Constitutional Amendment
C. Constitutional Reform
D. Constitutional Review
Question 13
The concept of checks and balances in a system of government is designed to prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive branch?
A. The power of the legislative branch to declare war.
B. The power of the judicial branch to declare laws unconstitutional.
C. The power of the executive branch to veto legislation.
D. The power of the legislative branch to impeach the president.
Question 14
The concept of 'Constitutionalism' is a key feature of which of the following forms of government?
A. Federalism
B. Confederalism
C. Unitary Government
D. Constitutionalism
Question 15
The United Nations has a unique role in promoting peace and security in the world. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the UN Security Council?
A. To provide humanitarian aid to countries in need.
B. To investigate and prosecute war crimes.
C. To impose economic sanctions on countries that violate international law.
D. To authorize the use of force to maintain international peace and security.

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