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Question 1
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria introduced a new system of government known as the 'Federal Republic of Nigeria'. Which of the following was a major feature of this system?
A. A strong central government
B. A weak central government
C. A federal system with a strong regional government
D. A unitary system of government
Question 2
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism
Question 3
The concept of power in political systems is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between power and authority, and explain how they are distinct concepts.
A. Power is the ability to make decisions, while authority is the acceptance of those decisions.
B. Power is the acceptance of authority by the people, while authority is the power to make decisions.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Power is the ability to enforce decisions, while authority is the ability to make decisions.
Question 4
The concept of separation of powers in a democratic system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is a key feature of this system?
A. Checks and balances
B. Constitutional amendment
C. Executive privilege
D. Judicial review
Question 5
The concept of checks and balances in a democratic system is designed to prevent the abuse of power by which of the following branches of government?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. All of the above
Question 6
The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of a government can be 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 independent of the level of authority exercised.
D. Legitimacy is affected by the level of authority exercised, but only in certain contexts.
Question 7
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is designed to prevent the abuse of power by any one branch of government. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the executive?
A. The power of the legislature to impeach the president
B. The power of the judiciary to declare laws unconstitutional
C. The power of the executive to appoint judges
D. The power of the legislature to approve the president's budget
Question 8
The concept of authority in political science refers to the legitimate right to make decisions and enforce laws. Discuss how authority can be exercised in different ways.
A. Authority can be exercised through formal institutions, informal networks, or personal relationships.
B. Authority can be exercised through formal institutions, informal networks, or personal relationships.
C. Authority can be exercised through formal institutions, informal networks, or personal relationships.
D. Authority can be exercised through formal institutions, informal networks, or personal relationships.
Question 9
The concept of separation of powers in the Nigerian Constitution is aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. Abuse of power by the executive
B. Abuse of power by the legislative
C. Abuse of power by the judiciary
D. Abuse of power by the citizens
Question 10
In a constitutional monarchy, what is the role of the monarch?
A. To serve as the head of state and head of government
B. To serve as the head of state but not head of government
C. To serve as the head of government but not head of state
D. To serve as a figurehead with no real power
Question 11
The concept of power is central to the study of government and politics. Explain the difference between power and authority, and provide examples of how these concepts are related in a democratic society.
A. Power refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others, while authority refers to the legitimate right to make decisions.
B. Power refers to the ability to make decisions, while authority refers to the ability to enforce those decisions.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Power and authority are not related concepts.
Question 12
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this concept?
A. Checks and balances
B. Separation of powers
C. Concentration of power
D. Independence of the judiciary
Question 13
The concept of rule of law in political systems is closely related to the idea of human rights. Discuss the relationship between rule of law and human rights, and explain how they are distinct concepts.
A. Rule of law is the acceptance of human rights by the people, while human rights are the power to make decisions.
B. Rule of law is the power to make decisions, while human rights are the acceptance of those decisions.
C. Rule of law and human rights are interchangeable terms.
D. Rule of law is the ability to enforce decisions, while human rights are the ability to make decisions.
Question 14
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following?
A. The First Republic
B. The Second Republic
C. The Third Republic
D. The Fourth Republic
Question 15
The concept of separation of powers in a democratic system is designed to prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government. Which of the following is a key feature of this system?
A. Checks and balances
B. Constitutional amendment
C. Executive privilege
D. Judicial review

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