POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2017 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, and explain how they are distinct concepts.
A. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient one.
B. Authority is a form of legitimacy, but not all forms of authority are legitimate.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Legitimacy is a form of authority, but not all forms of authority are legitimate.
Question 2
The concept of local government is closely related to the idea of public administration. Which of the following is a characteristic of local government?
A. The government has the power to make laws without consulting the people
B. The government is accountable to the people for its actions
C. The government has the power to interpret laws without consulting the courts
D. The government has the power to make laws without consulting the legislature
Question 3
What is the term for the process by which a government becomes more centralized?
A. Decentralization
B. Centralization
C. Federalization
D. Regionalization
Question 4
The concept of separation of powers in Nigeria's constitution is based on the idea of checks and balances. Which of the following is a correct example of checks and balances?
A. The President appoints the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
B. The National Assembly can impeach the President.
C. The President can dissolve the National Assembly.
D. The Judiciary can declare a law passed by the National Assembly unconstitutional.
Question 5
In a presidential system of government, what is the primary function of the legislature?
A. To make laws
B. To appoint the president
C. To serve as the head of state
D. To oversee the judiciary
Question 6
In a parliamentary system of government, what is the role of the monarch?
A. Head of state and head of government
B. Head of state only
C. Head of government only
D. Neither head of state nor head of government
Question 7
The concept of legitimacy in public administration is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss how the two concepts are interlinked, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient one.
B. Authority is a necessary condition for legitimacy, but not a sufficient one.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable concepts.
D. Legitimacy is a concept that is unique to public administration.
Question 8
In a parliamentary system of government, what is the relationship between the executive and legislative branches?
A. The executive branch is completely independent of the legislative branch
B. The executive branch is accountable to the legislative branch
C. The legislative branch is accountable to the executive branch
D. The executive and legislative branches are completely separate
Question 9
The concept of federal character in Nigeria's constitution is designed to promote the participation of all ethnic groups in the government of the country. Which of the following is a correct example of federal character?
A. The appointment of a Minister from a minority ethnic group.
B. The creation of a local government in a minority ethnic area.
C. The allocation of a federal project to a minority ethnic area.
D. The appointment of a Head of Service from a minority ethnic group.
Question 10
The concept of pressure groups is closely related to the idea of political parties. Which of the following is a characteristic of pressure groups?
A. Pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of a particular group of people
B. Pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of a particular political party
C. Pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of a particular government agency
D. Pressure groups are formed to promote the interests of a particular business organization
Question 11
What is the term for the process by which a government's power is transferred from one branch to another?
A. Separation of powers
B. Checks and balances
C. Impeachment
D. Veto power
Question 12
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the protection of the rights of citizens. Which of the following is a fundamental right guaranteed by the constitution?
A. The right to freedom of speech.
B. The right to freedom of association.
C. The right to freedom from discrimination.
D. The right to freedom from torture.
Question 13
In a parliamentary system of government, what is the primary role of the prime minister?
A. To serve as head of state
B. To serve as head of government
C. To serve as head of the legislature
D. To serve as head of the judiciary
Question 14
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 a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient one.
B. Authority is a form of power, but not all forms of power are authoritative.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Authority is a form of power, but not all forms of power are authoritative.
Question 15
In a presidential system of government, what is the primary source of power for the executive branch?
A. The Constitution
B. The President's party
C. The legislature
D. The judiciary

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