POST UTME FUTO 2025 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of separation of powers in a democratic system is based on the idea of checks and balances. Which of the following is a correct example of checks and balances in the Nigerian political system?
A. The National Assembly can impeach the President.
B. The President can dissolve the National Assembly.
C. The Judiciary can declare a law passed by the National Assembly as unconstitutional.
D. The President can appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Question 2
The concept of human rights is closely tied to the idea of democracy. Discuss the relationship between human rights and democracy, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Human rights are a fundamental principle of democracy, but they are not the only principle.
B. Democracy is a means of ensuring human rights, but it is not the only means.
C. Human rights are a system of government that is based on democracy, but they are not the same as democracy.
D. Democracy is a means of ensuring human rights, but it is not the same as human rights.
Question 3
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of 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, while the rule of law is a means of ensuring that constitutionalism is upheld.
B. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the constitution is supreme, while the rule of law is a system of government where the law is supreme.
C. Constitutionalism is a means of limiting the power of the government, while the rule of law is a means of ensuring that the government is accountable to the people.
D. Constitutionalism is a system of government where the government is supreme, while the rule of law is a system of government where the people are supreme.
Question 4
The concept of federalism in a democratic system is designed to divide power between the central government and the constituent units. Which of the following is an example of a federal system?
A. United States of America
B. Germany
C. France
D. United Kingdom
Question 5
The concept of federalism is closely tied to the idea of decentralization. Discuss the relationship between federalism and decentralization, using examples from Nigeria's system of government.
A. Federalism is a system of government that is based on decentralization, but it is not the same as decentralization.
B. Decentralization is a means of ensuring federalism, but it is not the only means.
C. Federalism and decentralization are the same thing.
D. Federalism and decentralization are completely different.
Question 6
The concept of constitutionalism is rooted in the idea of limiting government power through a constitution. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a constitution in a constitutional democracy?
A. To establish the structure and powers of government
B. To protect individual rights and freedoms
C. To provide a framework for the amendment of laws
D. To promote national unity and identity
Question 7
The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is rooted in the country's colonial past. Which of the following best describes the impact of colonialism on Nigeria's constitutional development?
A. Colonialism introduced a rigid and inflexible constitution that hindered Nigeria's political development.
B. Colonialism imposed a constitution that prioritized the interests of the colonial powers over those of the Nigerian people.
C. Colonialism facilitated the adoption of a constitution that reflected the cultural and political values of the Nigerian people.
D. Colonialism had no significant impact on Nigeria's constitutional development.
Question 8
The concept of the rule of law in the Nigerian Constitution is based on the idea that all citizens are equal before the law. Which of the following is a correct example of a principle of the rule of law?
A. The principle of equality before the law
B. The principle of separation of powers
C. The principle of checks and balances
D. The principle of federalism
Question 9
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. Unitary system
Question 10
The concept of checks and balances in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in any one branch of government. Which of the following is a correct example of a check on the power of the Executive?
A. The power of the National Assembly to impeach the President
B. The power of the President to appoint judges
C. The power of the National Assembly to approve the President's appointments
D. The power of the President to dissolve the National Assembly
Question 11
The concept of checks and balances is a mechanism for preventing the concentration of power in any one branch of government. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding checks and balances?
A. Checks and balances are a system in which the legislative branch has the power to veto laws passed by the executive branch.
B. Checks and balances are a system in which the executive branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch.
C. Checks and balances are a system in which the judicial branch has the power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch.
D. Checks and balances are a system in which the legislative, executive, and judicial branches have equal powers.
Question 12
The concept of public administration in the Nigerian Constitution is based on the idea of providing public services to citizens. Which of the following is a correct example of a function of public administration?
A. Policy-making
B. Service delivery
C. Regulation
D. Legislation
Question 13
The concept of pre-colonial administration in the Nigerian Constitution is based on the idea of traditional governance systems. Which of the following is a correct example of a feature of pre-colonial administration?
A. Decentralized governance
B. Centralized governance
C. Autocratic governance
D. Democratic governance
Question 14
The concept of pressure groups is an important aspect of political science. Discuss the role of pressure groups in shaping public policy, using examples from Nigeria.
A. Pressure groups play a crucial role in shaping public policy by influencing government decisions.
B. Pressure groups have no significant impact on public policy.
C. Pressure groups are a means of ensuring that the government is accountable to the people.
D. Pressure groups are a means of limiting the power of the government.
Question 15
The concept of federal character in Nigeria's federal system is designed to promote representation and participation of all ethnic and regional groups in the government. Which of the following provisions of the constitution is a key feature of the federal character principle?
A. The creation of a federal character commission to monitor and enforce compliance.
B. The establishment of a quota system for the appointment of federal officials.
C. The requirement that all federal appointments be made on a rotational basis.
D. The prohibition of discrimination against any ethnic or regional group in the appointment of federal officials.

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