POST UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of the Rule of Law is closely related to the idea of the separation of powers in a democratic system. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Rule of Law and the separation of powers?
A. The Rule of Law ensures that the separation of powers is maintained.
B. The separation of powers is a means of implementing the Rule of Law.
C. The Rule of Law is a consequence of the separation of powers.
D. The separation of powers is a limitation on the Rule of Law.
Question 2
The concept of the Rule of Law is closely related to the idea of the separation of powers in a democratic system. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Rule of Law and the separation of powers?
A. The Rule of Law ensures that the separation of powers is maintained.
B. The separation of powers is a means of implementing the Rule of Law.
C. The Rule of Law is a consequence of the separation of powers.
D. The separation of powers is a limitation on the Rule of Law.
Question 3
The concept of 'democracy' in political science refers to a system of government where power is held by the people or their elected representatives. Which of the following is a key feature of a democratic system?
A. A system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or group
B. A system of government where power is distributed among multiple groups and individuals
C. A system of government where the majority rules
D. A system of government where the minority rules
Question 4
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work to promote development and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is a key function of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A. To promote global health and well-being through the development of health policies and programs
B. To provide humanitarian assistance to countries affected by conflict or natural disasters
C. To promote economic development and cooperation among its member states
D. To provide technical assistance to countries in the areas of agriculture and food security
Question 5
The concept of Separation of Powers in the Nigerian Constitution is based on the idea of dividing power among the three branches of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Legislative branch?
A. The power to declare war
B. The power to appoint judges
C. The power to approve the budget
D. The power to grant pardons
Question 6
The concept of public administration in Nigeria is rooted in the country's colonial past. Which of the following provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is most relevant to the concept of public administration?
A. Section 153(1) which provides for the establishment of the Federal Civil Service Commission.
B. Section 154(1) which provides for the establishment of the Federal Public Service Commission.
C. Section 155(1) which provides for the establishment of the Federal Service Commission.
D. Section 156(1) which provides for the establishment of the Federal Civil Service Commission.
Question 7
The concept of 'Colonial administration' refers to the systems of governance that existed in Africa during the period of European colonization. Which of the following is a key feature of colonial administration in Africa?
A. The use of a centralized state with a strong colonial administrator
B. The use of a decentralized system with local chiefs and councils
C. The use of a system of forced labor to provide resources for colonial powers
D. The use of a system of trade and commerce to promote economic development
Question 8
The concept of 'Constitutionalism' refers to the idea that a country's constitution should be the supreme law of the land, limiting the power of government and protecting individual rights. Which of the following is a key feature of a constitutional system?
A. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
B. A system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
C. A written constitution that outlines the powers and limitations of government
D. A system of direct democracy where citizens make decisions directly
Question 9
The concept of 'Pre-colonial administration' refers to the systems of governance that existed in Africa before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following is a key feature of pre-colonial administration in West Africa?
A. The use of a centralized state with a strong monarch or emperor
B. The use of a decentralized system with local chiefs and councils
C. The use of a system of slavery to provide labor and resources
D. The use of a system of trade and commerce to promote economic development
Question 10
The concept of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutionalism. Which of the following is a key characteristic of this principle?
A. The concentration of power in the hands of a single institution
B. The division of power among three branches of government
C. The absence of checks and balances on government power
D. The direct election of the head of state
Question 11
The concept of rule of law in Nigeria is rooted in the country's colonial past. Which of the following provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is most relevant to the concept of rule of law?
A. Section 1(1) which defines the federal character principle.
B. Section 14(3) which provides for the promotion of national unity and the provision of adequate facilities for the promotion of national culture.
C. Section 15(3) which provides for the promotion of national integration.
D. Section 162(1) which provides for the allocation of revenue among the states.
Question 12
In a federal system of government, the powers of the central government are divided among the national government and the constituent units. Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system?
A. A strong central government
B. A weak central government
C. A system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of the central government
D. A system of government where power is divided between the central government and the constituent units
Question 13
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of the country's transition to democracy. Which of the following provisions of the constitution is most relevant to the concept of federalism in Nigeria?
A. Section 1(1) which defines the federal character principle.
B. Section 14(3) which provides for the promotion of national unity and the provision of adequate facilities for the promotion of national culture.
C. Section 15(3) which provides for the promotion of national integration.
D. Section 162(1) which provides for the allocation of revenue among the states.
Question 14
The concept of human rights in Nigeria is rooted in the country's colonial past. Which of the following provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is most relevant to the concept of human rights?
A. Section 33(1) which provides for the right to life.
B. Section 34(1) which provides for the right to dignity of human person.
C. Section 35(1) which provides for the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
D. Section 36(1) which provides for the right to fair hearing.
Question 15
The African Union's (AU) primary objective is to promote economic, political, and social integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key mechanism for achieving this objective?
A. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
B. The African Monetary Union (AMU)
C. The African Peace and Security Council (APSC)
D. The African Development Bank (ADB)

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