POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2023 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'legitimacy' is crucial in understanding the authority of a government. Which of the following is a key factor that contributes to the legitimacy of a government?
A. The government's ability to maintain law and order
B. The government's ability to provide public goods and services
C. The government's ability to promote social justice and equality
D. The government's ability to protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens
Question 2
The concept of 'power' is a fundamental aspect of government. Which of the following is a key characteristic of power?
A. Power is a fixed and unchanging concept
B. Power is a dynamic and constantly changing concept
C. Power is a zero-sum game, where one person's gain is another person's loss
D. Power is a positive-sum game, where one person's gain can lead to another person's gain
Question 3
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on the principles of
A. federalism and separation of powers
B. unitary system and parliamentary supremacy
C. confederalism and regional autonomy
D. socialism and state ownership
Question 4
The concept of legitimacy is crucial in understanding the relationship between the government and its citizens. Which of the following best describes the concept of legitimacy?
A. The idea that the government has the right to rule because it has the power to do so.
B. The idea that the government has the right to rule because it has the consent of the governed.
C. The idea that the government has the right to rule because it has the support of the international community.
D. The idea that the government has the right to rule because it has the power to enforce its will.
Question 5
The concept of checks and balances is a fundamental principle of constitutional government. Which of the following is a check on the power of the executive branch?
A. The power of the legislative branch to declare war.
B. The power of the judicial branch to declare laws unconstitutional.
C. The power of the executive branch to veto laws passed by Congress.
D. The power of the president to appoint federal judges.
Question 6
The concept of power in the Nigerian context is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) has attempted to define and limit the power of the state.
A. The Constitution has established a clear hierarchy of power and provided for the separation of powers
B. The Constitution has limited the power of the state and provided for the protection of individual rights
C. The Constitution has concentrated power in the hands of the executive and limited the power of the legislature and judiciary
D. The Constitution has established a system of checks and balances to limit the power of the state
Question 7
The African Union (AU) has a treaty-based framework for promoting economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is a key provision of this framework?
A. the creation of a single African currency
B. the establishment of a pan-African customs union
C. the promotion of free movement of persons, goods, and services
D. the development of a common African foreign policy
Question 8
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 AU's Peace and Security Council
B. The AU's Economic, Social and Cultural Council
C. The AU's Committee of Experts on the Rationalisation and Harmonisation of Space Activities in Africa
D. The AU's Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Health
Question 9
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a significant milestone in the country's constitutional development. Discuss the key features of this Constitution and its impact on the country's governance.
A. The Constitution established a federal system of government and provided for the protection of individual rights
B. The Constitution created a parliamentary system of government and limited the power of the executive
C. The Constitution introduced a presidential system of government and provided for the direct election of the president
D. The Constitution established a unitary system of government and concentrated power in the hands of the president
Question 10
The doctrine of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutional government. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this doctrine?
A. Separation of powers ensures that no one branch of government has too much power.
B. Separation of powers allows for the concentration of power in one branch of government.
C. Separation of powers promotes accountability and checks and balances.
D. Separation of powers is a principle of absolute monarchy.
Question 11
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the protection of individual rights and freedoms. Discuss the implications of this provision on the system of government in Nigeria.
A. The protection of individual rights and freedoms ensures that the government is accountable to the people.
B. The protection of individual rights and freedoms leads to a lack of national unity.
C. The protection of individual rights and freedoms results in a system of government that is prone to conflict.
D. The protection of individual rights and freedoms has no impact on the system of government in Nigeria.
Question 12
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a fundamental principle of the separation of powers in a democratic system. 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 passed by the legislature as unconstitutional
C. The power of the executive to appoint judges to the judiciary
D. The power of the legislature to approve the president's appointments to the judiciary
Question 13
The concept of human rights is based on the idea that all individuals are entitled to certain fundamental rights and freedoms, regardless of their nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status. Which of the following is a key principle of human rights?
A. the right to life, liberty, and security of person
B. the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
C. the right to freedom of expression and association
D. the right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
Question 14
The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is rooted in the idea of
A. separation of powers
B. checks and balances
C. rule of law
D. accountability
Question 15
The concept of federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between the central government and the constituent units. Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
A. Federalism is a system of government in which power is concentrated in the central government.
B. Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between the central government and the constituent units.
C. Federalism is a system of government in which power is held by the constituent units.
D. Federalism is a system of government in which power is held by the people.

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