POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2025 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of public administration is closely related to the idea of governance. Discuss how public administration contributes to good governance in a democratic society.
A. Public administration ensures that government policies are implemented effectively and efficiently.
B. Public administration promotes transparency and accountability in government decision-making.
C. Public administration enables the government to provide essential public services to citizens.
D. Public administration facilitates the participation of citizens in the decision-making process.
Question 2
The concept of legitimacy in international relations is closely tied to the idea of sovereignty. Discuss how the principle of sovereignty has been used to justify the actions of states in the international system.
A. The principle of sovereignty has been used to justify the actions of states in the international system by allowing them to exercise control over their internal affairs.
B. The principle of sovereignty has been used to justify the actions of states in the international system by allowing them to engage in humanitarian interventions.
C. The principle of sovereignty has been used to justify the actions of states in the international system by allowing them to pursue their national interests.
D. The principle of sovereignty has been used to justify the actions of states in the international system by allowing them to ignore international law.
Question 3
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a system of government is best exemplified by the separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. Each branch has the power to veto the actions of the other two branches.
B. The legislative branch has the power to declare war without the consent of the executive branch.
C. The judicial branch has the power to impeach members of the legislative and executive branches.
D. Each branch has the power to appoint members of the other two branches.
Question 4
The concept of 'Electoral Systems' is crucial in understanding Nigeria's governance. Discuss the different types of electoral systems used in Nigeria and their impact on the country's politics.
A. First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) is the most common electoral system used in Nigeria.
B. Proportional Representation (PR) is the most common electoral system used in Nigeria.
C. Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP) is the most common electoral system used in Nigeria.
D. Single Transferable Vote (STV) is the most common electoral system used in Nigeria.
Question 5
In a constitutional democracy, what is the primary source of legitimacy for the government?
A. The people through regular elections
B. The constitution as the supreme law of the land
C. The monarch or head of state
D. The military or armed forces
Question 6
The concept of 'separation of powers' was first introduced by which of the following philosophers?
A. John Locke
B. Montesquieu
C. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D. Thomas Hobbes
Question 7
The concept of 'separation of powers' was first introduced by which of the following philosophers?
A. John Locke
B. Montesquieu
C. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D. Thomas Hobbes
Question 8
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 was a key feature of pre-colonial administration in West Africa?
A. The use of a centralized state with a strong monarch
B. The use of a decentralized system with local chiefs and councils
C. The use of a feudal system with lords and vassals
D. The use of a theocratic system with a dominant clergy
Question 9
The concept of 'colonial administration' refers to the systems of governance that were imposed on Africa by European colonizers. Which of the following was a key feature of colonial administration in Africa?
A. The use of a centralized state with a strong colonial administrator
B. The use of a decentralized system with local chiefs and councils
C. The use of a feudal system with lords and vassals
D. The use of a theocratic system with a dominant clergy
Question 10
A country has a parliamentary system with a prime minister as the head of government. If the prime minister resigns, who becomes the acting head of government?
A. The president
B. The speaker of the parliament
C. The deputy prime minister
D. The head of the opposition party
Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a significant document in the country's constitutional development. Discuss the key features of this constitution and its impact on Nigeria's governance.
A. The 1999 Constitution established a federal system of government with a strong president.
B. The 1999 Constitution introduced a parliamentary system of government with a weak president.
C. The 1999 Constitution was a unitary constitution with a strong central government.
D. The 1999 Constitution was a confederal constitution with a weak central government.
Question 12
The concept of 'Constitutionalism' is crucial in understanding Nigeria's governance. Discuss the role of the judiciary in upholding constitutionalism in Nigeria.
A. The judiciary plays a significant role in upholding constitutionalism in Nigeria.
B. The judiciary has no role in upholding constitutionalism in Nigeria.
C. The judiciary is independent and impartial in upholding constitutionalism in Nigeria.
D. The judiciary is subject to the whims of the executive in upholding constitutionalism in Nigeria.
Question 13
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss how the rule of law is essential to the functioning of a constitutional democracy.
A. The rule of law ensures that the government and its institutions are accountable to the people.
B. The rule of law guarantees the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
C. The rule of law promotes the separation of powers among the branches of government.
D. The rule of law enables the government to make laws without consulting the people.
Question 14
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a fundamental principle of the Nigerian Constitution. Which of the following is an example of how this principle operates in the Nigerian political system?
A. The President has the power to appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria
B. The National Assembly has the power to impeach the President
C. The President has the power to dissolve the National Assembly
D. The President has the power to appoint the Governor of a state
Question 15
In a presidential system, what is the role of the vice president?
A. To preside over the Senate
B. To serve as the head of state
C. To act as the head of government in the absence of the president
D. To serve as the head of the executive branch

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