POST UTME FUTA 2020 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The Local Government System in Nigeria is based on the 1976 Local Government Reform. Which of the following is a key feature of this system?
A. Decentralization of power
B. Centralization of power
C. Autonomy of local governments
D. Direct election of local government chairmen
Question 2
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is designed to prevent the concentration of power in any one branch of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of the legislative branch?
A. The power to declare war
B. The power to appoint the Head of the Independent National Electoral Commission
C. The power to approve or reject presidential appointments
D. The power to conduct foreign policy
Question 3
The concept of 'foreign policy' in the Nigerian Constitution refers to the government's interactions with other countries. Which of the following is a goal of Nigerian foreign policy?
A. To promote economic development
B. To protect national security
C. To promote cultural exchange
D. To promote environmental protection
Question 4
The concept of checks and balances in a system of government is designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or group. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive?
A. The legislative branch has the power to impeach the president.
B. The judicial branch has the power to declare laws passed by the legislature as unconstitutional.
C. The executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislature.
D. The legislative branch has the power to appoint judges to the judiciary.
Question 5
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that was established in 1975. Discuss the role of ECOWAS in promoting economic integration in West Africa.
A. ECOWAS plays a crucial role in promoting economic integration in West Africa by providing a platform for the free movement of goods and services.
B. ECOWAS is responsible for maintaining economic stability in West Africa through the use of monetary policy.
C. ECOWAS has no role in promoting economic integration in West Africa.
D. ECOWAS is responsible for promoting political integration in West Africa.
Question 6
The pre-colonial administration in Nigeria was characterized by the existence of various kingdoms and empires, each with its own system of governance. What was the primary feature of these pre-colonial systems of governance?
A. The existence of a centralized authority
B. The absence of a centralized authority
C. The presence of a monarch or king
D. The presence of a council of elders
Question 7
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss the relationship between constitutionalism and the rule of law, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Constitutionalism is a means of ensuring that the rule of law is upheld in a country.
B. The rule of law is a means of ensuring that constitutionalism is upheld in a country.
C. Constitutionalism and the rule of law are two separate concepts that are not related.
D. The Nigerian Constitution does not provide for the rule of law.
Question 8
The concept of 'legitimacy' in the Nigerian Constitution refers to the idea that the government derives its authority from the consent of the governed. Which of the following is a source of legitimacy for the Nigerian government?
A. The power to declare war
B. The power to appoint the Head of the Independent National Electoral Commission
C. The power to approve or reject presidential appointments
D. The consent of the governed
Question 9
The concept of federal character in Nigeria's Constitution is designed to promote the participation of all ethnic groups in the government. What is the primary mechanism for achieving this?
A. Appointment of federal officials from different states
B. Creation of new states to reflect the diversity of ethnic groups
C. Establishment of a federal character commission to monitor representation
D. Allocation of federal funds to states based on population
Question 10
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss the relationship between these two concepts, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme and takes precedence over all other laws.
B. The rule of law is a principle that ensures that all citizens are treated equally under the law, regardless of their social status or position.
C. Constitutionalism and the rule of law are two separate concepts that are not related to each other.
D. The Nigerian Constitution is an example of a constitution that has been influenced by the concept of constitutionalism.
Question 11
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is a mechanism to prevent the concentration of power in any one branch of government. Which of the following is NOT a check on the power of the President?
A. The power to appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria
B. The power to veto legislation passed by the National Assembly
C. The power to dissolve the National Assembly
D. The power to appoint the Head of the Independent National Electoral Commission
Question 12
The concept of 'Rule of Law' in Nigeria's constitutional development is closely related to the idea of separation of powers. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government in Nigeria?
A. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches are completely separate and independent of each other.
B. The executive and legislative branches are separate, but the judicial branch is subordinate to the executive branch.
C. The executive and judicial branches are separate, but the legislative branch is subordinate to the executive branch.
D. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches are fused into a single branch of government.
Question 13
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria introduced the concept of 'independent candidacy' as a means of promoting political pluralism. Which of the following is a key feature of this concept?
A. Independent candidates can contest elections without party affiliation
B. Independent candidates can only contest elections with party affiliation
C. Independent candidates are not eligible to contest elections
D. Independent candidates must meet additional requirements
Question 14
The concept of 'Pre-colonial Administration' in Nigeria refers to the system of government that existed before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following was a characteristic of this system?
A. It was a centralized system where power was concentrated at the center.
B. It was a decentralized system where power was exercised at the local level.
C. It was a system where power was exercised by a monarch or king.
D. It was a system where power was exercised by a council of elders.
Question 15
The Local Government System in Nigeria is based on the principle of decentralization. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. It is a unitary system where power is concentrated at the center.
B. It is a federal system where power is distributed among the federal, state, and local governments.
C. It is a decentralized system where power is exercised at the local level.
D. It is a system where power is exercised by the state government.

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