POST UTME ESUT 2020 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is a key function of the UN Security Council?
A. To promote economic development among member states
B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To provide humanitarian aid to affected countries
D. To promote human rights among member states
Question 2
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 goal of ECOWAS?
A. To promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states
B. To establish a single, national currency
C. To abolish trade barriers among member states
D. To create a single, regional government
Question 3
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the separation of powers?
A. Checks and balances
B. Separation of powers
C. Concentration of power
D. Independence of the judiciary
Question 4
The concept of rule of law in Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Equality before the law
B. Protection of individual rights
C. Separation of powers
D. Accountability in government
Question 5
The concept of checks and balances in a democratic system is designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Which of the following is an example of a check on the legislative branch?
A. The President's veto power
B. The power of judicial review
C. The ability of the executive branch to appoint federal judges
D. The power of Congress to override a presidential veto
Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides for the establishment of which of the following institutions?
A. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
B. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
C. Federal Character Commission (FCC)
D. National Population Commission (NPC)
Question 7
The concept of rule of law in government refers to the idea that the government and its citizens are subject to the law. Which of the following is a key principle of the rule of law?
A. The government has absolute power
B. The government is above the law
C. The government and its citizens are subject to the law
D. The law is only for the wealthy
Question 8
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 is a key characteristic of federalism?
A. The division of power between a central authority and constituent political units
B. The concentration of power in the hands of a central authority
C. The absence of a central authority
D. The presence of a unitary system of government
Question 9
The concept of federalism is often associated with the United States of America. Which of the following is a key characteristic of federalism?
A. A single central government with absolute power
B. A decentralized system of government with power shared between the central government and constituent units
C. A system of government where the central government has absolute power over constituent units
D. A system of government where constituent units have absolute power over the central government
Question 10
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, is considered a cornerstone of modern human rights law. Which of the following rights is enshrined in Article 19 of the Declaration?
A. The right to freedom of speech
B. The right to a fair trial
C. The right to education
D. The right to life, liberty and security of person
Question 11
The concept of power in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between power and authority in the context of Nigeria's constitutional development.
A. Power is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient one.
B. Authority is a necessary condition for power, but not a sufficient one.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable concepts.
D. Power is a product of authority, but not the other way around.
Question 12
Analyze the implications of the doctrine of separation of powers on the system of government in Nigeria.
A. It leads to a concentration of power in the hands of the executive.
B. It promotes accountability and checks on power.
C. It undermines the effectiveness of the legislative and judicial branches.
D. It has no impact on the system of government in Nigeria.
Question 13
The concept of sovereignty refers to the supreme authority of a state over its territory and people. Which of the following is a key principle of sovereignty?
A. The right of a state to intervene in the internal affairs of another state
B. The right of a state to make its own decisions without external interference
C. The right of a state to use force against another state
D. The right of a state to surrender its sovereignty to another state
Question 14
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. What is the primary 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
Question 15
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 feature of ECOWAS?
A. A single currency for all member states
B. A common passport for all member states
C. A free trade area for all member states
D. A single government for all member states

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