Practice post utme delsu government 2022 Past Questions

Question 1

A government's constitution is its supreme law. Explain the difference between a written and an unwritten constitution.

A. A written constitution is one that is explicitly stated in a single document, while an unwritten constitution is one that is implied through custom and tradition

B. A written constitution is one that is created by a single individual, while an unwritten constitution is one that is created by a group of people

C. A written constitution is one that is easily amended, while an unwritten constitution is one that is difficult to amend

D. A written constitution is one that is applicable only to a single country, while an unwritten constitution is one that is applicable to multiple countries

Question 2

The concept of 'pre-colonial administration' refers to the systems of governance that existed in Nigeria before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following was a key feature of the pre-colonial administration in the Hausa Kingdom?

A. A centralized system of government with a powerful monarch

B. A decentralized system of government with a council of elders

C. A system of government based on Islamic law

D. A system of government based on traditional customs and practices

Question 3

The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one person or institution. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for achieving this goal?

A. Separation of powers

B. Independent judiciary

C. Federal character principle

D. Merit-based appointment of public officials

Question 4

The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria established a parliamentary system of government. Which of the following was a key feature of this system?

A. A strong president with significant executive powers

B. A bicameral legislature with a powerful upper house

C. A parliamentary system with a prime minister as head of government

D. A presidential system with a directly elected president

Question 5

The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, and explain how they are distinguished in the context of government.

A. Legitimacy is the moral right to govern, while authority is the power to govern.

B. Authority is the moral right to govern, while legitimacy is the power to govern.

C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms in the context of government.

D. Legitimacy is the power to govern, while authority is the moral right to govern.

Question 6

The Nigerian electoral system is based on a first-past-the-post system, where the candidate with the most votes wins a seat. Analyze the implications of this system on the country's democratic development.

A. The first-past-the-post system has led to a system of winner-takes-all, where the winner of the election gets all the seats.

B. The first-past-the-post system has led to a system of proportional representation, where seats are allocated based on the number of votes received.

C. The first-past-the-post system has had no impact on Nigeria's democratic development, with the country's current institutions being a product of its own internal dynamics.

D. The first-past-the-post system has led to a system of coalition government, where parties form alliances to win seats.

Question 7

The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is rooted in the country's colonial past. Analyze the impact of British colonialism on the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.

A. The British colonial legacy has had a profound impact on Nigeria's constitutional development, shaping the country's political institutions and values.

B. The British colonial experience has had a negative impact on Nigeria's constitutional development, leading to the country's current political instability.

C. The British colonial legacy has had a minimal impact on Nigeria's constitutional development, with the country's current constitution being a product of its own internal dynamics.

D. The British colonial experience has had no impact on Nigeria's constitutional development, with the country's current constitution being a product of its own unique cultural and historical context.

Question 8

In the context of pre-colonial administration in West Africa, what was the primary function of the 'Asantehene' in the Ashanti Empire?

A. To serve as a military commander

B. To act as a mediator in disputes

C. To oversee the collection of taxes

D. To serve as a spiritual leader

Question 9

The concept of human rights is often associated with the protection of individual freedoms. Discuss the relationship between human rights and individual freedoms, using examples from the Nigerian human rights context.

A. Human rights are synonymous with individual freedoms, and the protection of one is equivalent to the protection of the other.

B. Human rights are not synonymous with individual freedoms, and the protection of one is not equivalent to the protection of the other.

C. Human rights are a means to an end, while individual freedoms are the end itself.

D. Human rights are a result of individual freedoms, and once individual freedoms are established, human rights follow.

Question 10

The concept of legitimacy in public administration is closely related to the idea of

A. Authority

B. Power

C. Legitimacy

D. Accountability

Question 11

The concept of power in public administration refers to the ability of an individual or group to influence the behavior of others. Which of the following is NOT a type of power?

A. Legitimate Power

B. Expert Power

C. Coercive Power

D. Charismatic Power

Question 12

The concept of power is a central theme in political science. Discuss the different types of power and explain how they are exercised in different contexts.

A. Power can be exercised through coercion, persuasion, or manipulation.

B. Power can only be exercised through coercion.

C. Power can only be exercised through persuasion.

D. Power can only be exercised through manipulation.

Question 13

A parliamentary system of government is one in which the head of state is also the head of government. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of this system.

A. Advantages: stability, accountability, efficiency; Disadvantages: concentration of power, lack of separation of powers

B. Advantages: flexibility, adaptability, responsiveness; Disadvantages: instability, lack of accountability, inefficiency

C. Advantages: representation, participation, inclusivity; Disadvantages: complexity, bureaucracy, inefficiency

D. Advantages: simplicity, clarity, transparency; Disadvantages: rigidity, inflexibility, lack of adaptability

Question 14

The concept of checks and balances in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of any one branch of government. Which of the following is a correct example of checks and balances in the Nigerian Constitution?

A. The power of the President to appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria is checked by the Senate.

B. The power of the National Assembly to make laws is checked by the President.

C. The power of the President to dissolve the House of Representatives is checked by the Senate.

D. The power of the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution is checked by the National Assembly.

Question 15

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 its member states.

B. To promote political integration and cooperation among its member states.

C. To promote cultural integration and cooperation among its member states.

D. To promote social integration and cooperation among its member states.

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