POST UTME FUTA 2023 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of legitimacy in public administration refers to the:
A. Right to govern
B. Moral justification for authority
C. Power to enforce laws
D. Ability to make decisions
Question 2
The concept of 'global governance' refers to the system of rules, norms, and institutions that govern international relations. Which of the following is a characteristic of global governance?
A. State sovereignty
B. International law
C. Globalization
D. Multilateralism
Question 3
The concept of checks and balances is a mechanism that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive branch?
A. The power of the legislative branch to impeach the president.
B. The power of the judicial branch to declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional.
C. The power of the executive branch to veto laws passed by Congress.
D. The power of the legislative branch to override the president's veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
Question 4
In a democratic system of government, the constitution serves as the supreme law of the land. Discuss the importance of a constitution in a democratic system of government.
A. A constitution serves as a guide for the government and citizens.
B. A constitution serves as a limit on the power of the government.
C. A constitution serves as a source of authority for the government.
D. A constitution serves as a means of promoting national unity.
Question 5
Which of the following international organizations is primarily responsible for promoting economic integration and cooperation among its member states?
A. African Union
B. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
C. United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
D. African Development Bank (ADB)
Question 6
A pressure group is a type of interest group that seeks to influence public policy on a particular issue. Which of the following is an example of a pressure group?
A. Trade union
B. Professional association
C. Environmental organization
D. Political party
Question 7
In a federal system of government, the relationship between the central government and the constituent units is characterized by what type of power distribution?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Confederal
D. Decentralized
Question 8
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. Constitutional monarchy
C. Parliamentary system
D. Direct democracy
Question 9
In a local government system, the concept of autonomy refers to the:
A. Ability to make decisions independently
B. Right to collect taxes
C. Power to enforce laws
D. Ability to borrow funds
Question 10
The concept of legitimacy in a political system is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, and explain how they are distinct concepts.
A. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient one.
B. Authority is a form of legitimacy, but not all forms of authority are legitimate.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Legitimacy is a form of authority, but not all forms of authority are legitimate.
Question 11
The United Nations (UN) has been instrumental in promoting international cooperation and peace. Discuss the role of the UN in promoting international cooperation and peace and its impact on global security.
A. The UN has been successful in promoting international cooperation and peace through its peacekeeping missions.
B. The UN has been unsuccessful in promoting international cooperation and peace due to lack of political will.
C. The UN has promoted international cooperation and peace through its economic development programs.
D. The UN has promoted international cooperation and peace through its human rights mechanisms.
Question 12
The concept of authority in political systems is closely tied to the idea of legitimacy. Discuss how the level of authority exercised by a government affects its legitimacy.
A. The level of authority exercised by a government affects its legitimacy by determining who has the power to make decisions.
B. The level of authority exercised by a government affects its legitimacy by determining who has the power to enforce decisions.
C. The level of authority exercised by a government does not affect its legitimacy.
D. The level of authority exercised by a government affects its legitimacy by determining who has the power to allocate resources.
Question 13
The colonial administration in Africa was characterized by a range of systems and institutions. Discuss how these systems and institutions were influenced by the colonizers.
A. The colonial administration in Africa was not influenced by the colonizers, as it was a separate entity.
B. The colonizers had a significant impact on the colonial administration in Africa, leading to the imposition of new systems and institutions.
C. The colonial administration in Africa was influenced by the colonizers, but only in terms of the imposition of new technologies.
D. The colonial administration in Africa was influenced by the colonizers, but only in terms of the imposition of new languages.
Question 14
The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of a government is affected by the level of authority it exercises over its citizens.
A. Legitimacy is directly proportional to the level of authority exercised.
B. Legitimacy is inversely proportional to the level of authority exercised.
C. Legitimacy is not affected by the level of authority exercised.
D. Legitimacy is only affected by the level of authority exercised in extreme cases.
Question 15
The rule of law is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Which of the following is a characteristic of the rule of law?
A. Separation of powers
B. Independence of the judiciary
C. Protection of individual rights
D. Accountability of government officials

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