POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2019 Government | Objective

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Question 1
A diagram of a simple titration setup is shown below. If the titration is carried out with a strong acid and a strong base, what will be the result?
A. The titration will result in a neutralization reaction.
B. The titration will result in a precipitation reaction.
C. The titration will result in a combustion reaction.
D. The titration will not result in any reaction.
Question 2
The concept of 'social contract' in political theory was first introduced by?
A. Thomas Hobbes
B. John Locke
C. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D. Immanuel Kant
Question 3
The concept of power is closely related to the concept of authority. Explain the difference between power and authority, using examples to illustrate your points.
A. Power refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others, while authority refers to the right to make decisions.
B. Authority is the power to make decisions, while power is the ability to enforce those decisions.
C. Power is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while authority is the right to make decisions.
D. Authority is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while power is the right to make decisions.
Question 4
The concept of political parties is a critical aspect of democratic governance. Which of the following is a key feature of multi-party systems?
A. Multi-party systems have a single dominant party.
B. Multi-party systems have multiple parties with equal representation.
C. Multi-party systems have multiple parties with unequal representation.
D. Multi-party systems have a single opposition party.
Question 5
In a presidential system of government, the president serves as both the head of state and the head of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. Separation of powers
B. Concentration of power
C. Executive dominance
D. Legislative supremacy
Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) provides for the creation of states. Which of the following is a requirement for the creation of a state?
A. The area must have a population of at least 500,000
B. The area must be contiguous and compact
C. The area must have a minimum land area of 5,000 square kilometers
D. The area must be inhabited by a single ethnic group
Question 7
The concept of federalism is often associated with the idea of a decentralized system of government. What are the implications of federalism for the distribution of power between the central government and regional authorities?
A. Federalism involves a clear division of power between the central government and regional authorities, with each level of government having distinct responsibilities.
B. Federalism is a means of concentrating power in the central government, while regional authorities have limited autonomy.
C. Federalism involves a system of shared power between the central government and regional authorities, with each level of government having overlapping responsibilities.
D. Federalism is a means of eliminating regional authorities altogether, with all power concentrated in the central government.
Question 8
The concept of rule of law in Nigeria is rooted in the country's constitutional framework. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the rule of law and the Nigerian Constitution?
A. The rule of law is a fundamental principle of the Nigerian Constitution.
B. The rule of law is a separate entity from the Nigerian Constitution.
C. The rule of law is a consequence of the Nigerian Constitution.
D. The rule of law is a limitation on the power of the Nigerian Constitution.
Question 9
The concept of legitimacy is closely related to the concept of authority. Explain the difference between legitimacy and authority, using examples to illustrate your points.
A. Legitimacy refers to the right to make decisions, while authority refers to the ability to enforce those decisions.
B. Authority is the power to make decisions, while legitimacy is the right to make those decisions.
C. Legitimacy is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while authority is the right to make decisions.
D. Authority is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while legitimacy is the right to make decisions.
Question 10
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established a?
A. Federal republic with a presidential system
B. Unitary state with a parliamentary system
C. Confederation of states with a federal system
D. Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system
Question 11
The concept of power is closely related to the concept of authority. However, power and authority are not the same thing. Explain the difference between power and authority, using examples to illustrate your points.
A. Power refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others, while authority refers to the right to make decisions.
B. Authority is the power to make decisions, while power is the ability to enforce those decisions.
C. Power is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while authority is the right to make decisions.
D. Authority is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while power is the right to make decisions.
Question 12
The concept of legitimacy is closely related to the concept of authority. Explain the difference between legitimacy and authority, using examples to illustrate your points.
A. Legitimacy refers to the right to make decisions, while authority refers to the ability to enforce those decisions.
B. Authority is the power to make decisions, while legitimacy is the right to make those decisions.
C. Legitimacy is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while authority is the right to make decisions.
D. Authority is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while legitimacy is the right to make decisions.
Question 13
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a system of government is best exemplified by which of the following?
A. Separation of powers
B. Federalism
C. Unitary system
D. Constitutional monarchy
Question 14
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. If the circuit is connected to a power source, what will be the direction of the current flow?
A. The current will flow from the battery to the resistor.
B. The current will flow from the resistor to the battery.
C. The current will flow in a loop from the battery to the resistor and back to the battery.
D. The current will not flow at all.
Question 15
The concept of power is closely related to the concept of authority. Explain the difference between power and authority, using examples to illustrate your points.
A. Power refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others, while authority refers to the right to make decisions.
B. Authority is the power to make decisions, while power is the ability to enforce those decisions.
C. Power is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while authority is the right to make decisions.
D. Authority is the ability to influence the behavior of others, while power is the right to make decisions.

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