POST UTME LASU 2023 Government | Objective

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Question 1
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units is known as?
A. Unitary government
B. Federalism
C. Confederation
D. Decentralization
Question 2
A system of government in which power is held by a single ruler or group is known as?
A. Democracy
B. Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Autocracy
Question 3
The 1967 Biafran War in Nigeria was a result of
A. regionalism vs. nationalism
B. economic competition
C. colonial legacy
D. foreign intervention
Question 4
In a pre-colonial system of government, what was the primary source of authority?
A. The monarch
B. The people
C. The council of elders
D. The military
Question 5
The role of international organizations in promoting constitutionalism in Nigeria is a topic of ongoing debate. Discuss the impact of the United Nations on the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
A. The United Nations has played a significant role in promoting constitutionalism in Nigeria, particularly through its support for democratic institutions.
B. The United Nations has had a limited impact on promoting constitutionalism in Nigeria, due to the country's complex political history.
C. The United Nations has actually hindered the development of constitutionalism in Nigeria, through its support for authoritarian regimes.
D. The United Nations has no role in promoting constitutionalism in Nigeria, as it is a domestic issue.
Question 6
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has a number of key objectives. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting economic integration and cooperation among West African countries
B. Enhancing regional security and stability
C. Improving the quality of life for West African citizens
D. Increasing the region's global influence
Question 7
The concept of legitimacy in the context of political power is closely related to the idea of
A. popular sovereignty
B. social contract
C. rule of law
D. authoritarianism
Question 8
The concept of human rights is central to the functioning of a democratic society. Which of the following is a key principle of human rights?
A. The principle of equality and non-discrimination
B. The principle of freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment
C. The principle of freedom of speech and expression
D. The principle of the right to a fair trial
Question 9
The 1994 Rwandan genocide was a result of
A. Hutu-Tutsi ethnic tensions
B. colonial legacy
C. economic competition
D. foreign intervention
Question 10
In a system of government, what is the term for the separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?
A. Federalism
B. Separation of powers
C. Checks and balances
D. Unitary government
Question 11
The concept of 'human rights' in international relations refers to
A. the right to life, liberty, and security
B. the right to freedom of speech and assembly
C. the right to education and healthcare
D. all of the above
Question 12
The concept of
A. logarithmic scale
B. exponential growth
C. geometric progression
D. arithmetic progression
Question 13
In a system of government, what is the term for the process by which a country is unified under a single government?
A. Federalism
B. Confederation
C. Decentralization
D. Unification
Question 14
The concept of legitimacy in the context of political power is closely tied to the idea of
A. popular consent
B. coercive force
C. social contract
D. historical tradition
Question 15
In a democratic system, what is the primary source of legitimacy for a government?
A. The people
B. The constitution
C. The monarch
D. The military

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