POST UTME LAUTECH 2024 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria established a parliamentary system of government. Which of the following features was NOT characteristic of this system?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Independent Judiciary
C. Executive Dominance
D. Federal Character Principle
Question 2
A political party has a platform that includes free education and healthcare for all citizens. Which of the following is a characteristic of this platform?
A. Liberalism
B. Conservatism
C. Socialism
D. Communism
Question 3
The concept of foreign policy in international relations refers to?
A. The actions taken by a country to promote its national interests abroad
B. The policies adopted by a country to promote peace and stability in the world
C. The actions taken by a country to protect its citizens abroad
D. The policies adopted by a country to promote economic development at home
Question 4
The Nigerian Constitution provides for a federal system of government. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of this system, using the example of the 1999 Constitution.
A. Advantages: promotes unity and stability, while disadvantages: leads to centralization of power.
B. Advantages: promotes decentralization of power, while disadvantages: leads to fragmentation of the country.
C. Advantages: promotes federalism, while disadvantages: leads to regionalism.
D. Advantages: promotes unity, while disadvantages: leads to centralization of power.
Question 5
A local government council has the power to collect taxes and impose levies on its citizens. Which of the following is a characteristic of this power?
A. Legislative power
B. Executive power
C. Judicial power
D. Taxation power
Question 6
The concept of 'pre-colonial administration' refers to the systems of governance that existed in Nigeria before the arrival of European colonizers. Which of the following was a characteristic of these systems?
A. Centralized Power
B. Decentralized Power
C. Monarchical System
D. Federal System
Question 7
A political party's primary goal is to?
A. Win elections and hold power
B. Promote social justice and equality
C. Represent the interests of a particular group
D. Provide a platform for citizens to express their opinions
Question 8
The Nigerian government has established various agencies to promote economic development. Which of the following agencies is responsible for promoting industrial development?
A. National Planning Commission
B. Industrial Development Centre
C. Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency
D. Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission
Question 9
The Local Government Reform of 1976 aimed to decentralize power and increase the autonomy of local governments. Which of the following was a key feature of this reform?
A. Increased Funding
B. Decentralization of Power
C. Appointment of Local Government Chairmen by State Governors
D. Establishment of Local Government Councils
Question 10
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria introduced the concept of 'Federal Character' as a principle for promoting national unity. What is the primary purpose of this principle?
A. To promote regional autonomy
B. To ensure equal representation in government
C. To prevent ethnic domination
D. To promote economic development
Question 11
The 1966 military coup in Nigeria led to the establishment of a military government, with General Aguiyi Ironsi as the head of state. Which of the following is a characteristic of a military government?
A. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
B. Concentration of power in the hands of the military leader
C. Decentralization of power to the state and local governments
D. Absence of checks and balances between the branches of government
Question 12
The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of power. Explain how the two concepts are connected, using the example of a democratic government.
A. Legitimacy is the acceptance of power by the people, while power is the ability to make decisions.
B. Power is the ability to make decisions, while legitimacy is the moral right to rule.
C. Legitimacy is the moral right to rule, while power is the ability to enforce decisions.
D. Legitimacy is the acceptance of power by the government, while power is the ability to make laws.
Question 13
The concept of 'indirect rule' was introduced by which of the following colonial powers in Nigeria?
A. British
B. French
C. German
D. Portuguese
Question 14
In the context of Public Administration and Local Government, what is the primary function of a Local Government Council?
A. To provide basic services to the community
B. To collect taxes and fees from citizens
C. To make laws and policies for the state
D. To represent the state in national affairs
Question 15
The concept of power in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Explain how the two concepts are connected, using the example of a presidential system of government.
A. Power is the ability to make decisions, while authority is the moral right to rule.
B. Authority is the moral right to rule, while power is the ability to enforce decisions.
C. Power is the ability to make laws, while authority is the ability to enforce laws.
D. Authority is the ability to make laws, while power is the ability to enforce laws.

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