POST UTME FUTO 2018 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of checks and balances in the US Constitution is based on the idea of:
A. Separation of powers
B. Federalism
C. Constitutional monarchy
D. Parliamentary system
Question 2
Describe the role of the President in the Nigerian political system, focusing on his powers and limitations.
A. The President has the power to make laws, approve the budget, and exercise executive immunity.
B. The President has the power to make laws, approve the budget, and exercise judicial immunity.
C. The President has the power to make laws, approve the budget, and exercise legislative immunity.
D. The President has the power to make laws, approve the budget, and exercise executive immunity, but is subject to the approval of the National Assembly.
Question 3
Explain the concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian political system, using the 1999 Constitution as a reference.
A. The separation of powers ensures that no single branch of government has absolute power.
B. The separation of powers creates a weak central government and strong state governments.
C. The separation of powers eliminates the need for a strong central government.
D. The separation of powers allows the executive branch to override the decisions of the legislative and judicial branches.
Question 4
The concept of Human Rights in the Nigerian Constitution is designed to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens. Which of the following is an example of a Human Right that is protected by the Constitution?
A. The right to life
B. The right to freedom of speech
C. The right to a fair trial
D. The right to vote
Question 5
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been criticized for its inability to promote economic integration in the region. Discuss the limitations of ECOWAS in promoting economic integration, using the example of the Nigerian economy.
A. ECOWAS's inability to promote economic integration is due to its lack of economic power.
B. ECOWAS's inability to promote economic integration is due to its lack of international cooperation.
C. ECOWAS's inability to promote economic integration is due to its inability to enforce its decisions.
D. ECOWAS's inability to promote economic integration is due to its lack of regional cooperation.
Question 6
The concept of 'Globalization' is often associated with the idea of 'Interdependence'. Discuss the implications of interdependence on the economic and political relationships between nations in a globalized world.
A. Interdependence ensures that nations are economically and politically dependent on each other, while globalization allows for greater freedom of movement and trade.
B. Globalization is a system of government where nations have no economic or political relationships with each other, while interdependence allows for greater cooperation and coordination.
C. Interdependence is a means of enforcing the constitution, while globalization provides a framework for the protection of individual rights.
D. Globalization is a system of government where the constitution is the supreme law, while interdependence allows for greater autonomy at the local level.
Question 7
The concept of legitimacy in international organizations is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss how the two concepts are intertwined, using the example of the United Nations.
A. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient one.
B. Authority is a necessary condition for legitimacy, but not a sufficient one.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable concepts.
D. Legitimacy is a concept that is unique to international organizations.
Question 8
The concept of 'indirect rule' in colonial administration was first introduced by which of the following British colonial administrators?
A. Lord Frederick Lugard
B. Herbert Macaulay
C. Lord Delamere
D. Sir Frederick Lugard
Question 9
The concept of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutional law. Discuss the different branches of government and explain how they are separated in a constitutional democracy.
A. The separation of powers is a concept that is unique to constitutional democracies, and it is not found in other forms of government.
B. The separation of powers is a concept that is based on the idea that power should be divided among different branches of government to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
C. The separation of powers is a concept that is not relevant in modern constitutional law, and it has been replaced by the concept of checks and balances.
D. The separation of powers is a concept that is found in all forms of government, and it is not unique to constitutional democracies.
Question 10
The concept of Foreign Policy in the Nigerian Constitution is designed to guide the country's relations with other nations. Which of the following is an example of a principle of Foreign Policy that is enshrined in the Constitution?
A. The principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other nations
B. The principle of respect for the sovereignty of other nations
C. The principle of non-aggression against other nations
D. The principle of cooperation with other nations
Question 11
Explain the concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian political system, using the 1999 Constitution as a reference.
A. The system of checks and balances ensures that no single branch of government has absolute power.
B. The system of checks and balances allows the executive branch to override the decisions of the legislative and judicial branches.
C. The system of checks and balances creates a weak central government and strong state governments.
D. The system of checks and balances eliminates the need for a strong central government.
Question 12
Examine the concept of constitutionalism in the Nigerian context. Discuss how the 1999 Constitution has entrenched the principles of constitutionalism in the country.
A. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is the supreme law of the land.
B. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is subject to amendment by the legislature.
C. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is the source of all power and authority.
D. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is the basis of the rule of law.
Question 13
Describe the role of the National Assembly in the Nigerian political system, focusing on its powers and limitations.
A. The National Assembly has the power to make laws, approve the budget, and exercise parliamentary immunity.
B. The National Assembly has the power to make laws, approve the budget, and exercise judicial immunity.
C. The National Assembly has the power to make laws, approve the budget, and exercise executive immunity.
D. The National Assembly has the power to make laws, approve the budget, and exercise legislative immunity.
Question 14
The diagram below represents a type of local government. Identify the type of local government:
A. Municipal
B. County
C. Township
D. City
Question 15
The concept of constitutionalism is a fundamental principle of constitutional law. Discuss the different types of constitutionalism and explain how they are implemented in different countries.
A. Constitutionalism is a concept that is unique to constitutional democracies, and it is not found in other forms of government.
B. Constitutionalism is a concept that is based on the idea that power should be limited and that the rights of citizens should be protected.
C. Constitutionalism is a concept that is not relevant in modern constitutional law, and it has been replaced by the concept of checks and balances.
D. Constitutionalism is a concept that is found in all forms of law, and it is not unique to constitutional democracies.

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