POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2020 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Explain how the separation of powers works in a presidential system.
A. The separation of powers works by dividing power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
B. The separation of powers works by giving the president absolute power over the legislative and judicial branches.
C. The separation of powers works by giving the legislative branch absolute power over the executive and judicial branches.
D. The separation of powers works by giving the judicial branch absolute power over the executive and legislative branches.
Question 2
A government has a mixed economy with a dominant private sector. The public sector provides essential services such as healthcare and education. Which of the following is a characteristic of a mixed economy?
A. The government controls the means of production
B. The private sector dominates the economy
C. The government provides essential services
D. The economy is based on a command system
Question 3
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. Abuse of power by the executive
B. Influence of the judiciary on the legislative
C. Interference of the legislative in the executive's functions
D. Dictatorship by the president
Question 4
The concept of legitimacy in government 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 authority?
A. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority.
B. Authority is a necessary condition for legitimacy.
C. Legitimacy and authority are mutually exclusive concepts.
D. Legitimacy and authority are equivalent concepts.
Question 5
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) recognizes the right to freedom of movement as enshrined in which of the following articles?
A. Article 33
B. Article 35
C. Article 37
D. Article 39
Question 6
The concept of checks and balances is a mechanism for preventing any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the branches of government in terms of checks and balances?
A. The legislative branch has the power to check the executive branch, the executive branch has the power to check the judicial branch, and the judicial branch has the power to check the legislative branch.
B. The executive branch has the power to check the legislative branch, the legislative branch has the power to check the judicial branch, and the judicial branch has the power to check the executive branch.
C. The judicial branch has the power to check the executive branch, the executive branch has the power to check the legislative branch, and the legislative branch has the power to check the judicial branch.
D. The legislative branch has the power to check the judicial branch, the judicial branch has the power to check the executive branch, and the executive branch has the power to check the legislative branch.
Question 7
The system of government in Nigeria is based on the principles of federalism. Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
A. The division of power between the federal government and the states.
B. The concentration of power in the hands of the federal government.
C. The absence of a written constitution.
D. The presence of a strong central government.
Question 8
The United Nations is an international organization that was established after World War II. Which of the following is one of the main purposes of the United Nations?
A. To promote peace and security among its member states.
B. To provide economic aid to developing countries.
C. To promote human rights and social justice.
D. To provide military assistance to member states.
Question 9
The concept of federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the federal government and the states in a federal system?
A. The federal government has the power to make laws, the states have the power to enforce laws, and the federal government has the power to interpret laws.
B. The states have the power to make laws, the federal government has the power to enforce laws, and the states have the power to interpret laws.
C. The federal government has the power to make laws, the states have the power to enforce laws, and the federal government has the power to interpret laws.
D. The states have the power to make laws, the federal government has the power to enforce laws, and the states have the power to interpret laws.
Question 10
The doctrine of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutional government. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government?
A. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch enforces laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws.
B. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch interprets laws, and the judicial branch enforces laws.
C. The legislative branch enforces laws, the executive branch interprets laws, and the judicial branch makes laws.
D. The legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch have equal powers.
Question 11
The concept of authority is a fundamental principle of political science. Explain how authority is derived in a democratic society.
A. Authority is derived from the consent of the governed.
B. Authority is derived from the power to enforce decisions.
C. Authority is derived from the support of the majority.
D. Authority is derived from the right to make decisions.
Question 12
The concept of human rights is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Explain how human rights are protected in a democratic society.
A. Human rights are protected by the government through the passage of laws.
B. Human rights are protected by the government through the enforcement of laws.
C. Human rights are protected by the government through the protection of individual freedoms.
D. Human rights are protected by the government through the promotion of social justice.
Question 13
A country's electoral system can affect the representation of different groups in the government. Discuss how different electoral systems can affect the representation of minority groups.
A. Proportional representation systems are more likely to represent minority groups than majoritarian systems.
B. Majoritarian systems are more likely to represent minority groups than proportional representation systems.
C. Both proportional representation and majoritarian systems can represent minority groups, but in different ways.
D. Neither proportional representation nor majoritarian systems can represent minority groups.
Question 14
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. Abuse of power by the executive
B. Influence of the judiciary on the legislative
C. Interference of the legislative in the executive's functions
D. Dictatorship by the president
Question 15
A political party's ability to influence policy is often determined by its level of representation in the government. Discuss how the number of seats a party holds in the legislature affects its ability to shape policy.
A. The more seats a party holds, the more influence it has over policy.
B. The fewer seats a party holds, the more influence it has over policy.
C. The number of seats a party holds has no effect on its influence over policy.
D. The number of seats a party holds is only one factor that affects its influence over policy.

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