POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following is a key feature of a federal system of government?
A. A strong central government with significant powers.
B. A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
C. A system of government where power is concentrated in a single authority.
D. A system of government where power is held by a monarch or other hereditary ruler.
Question 2
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a product of the Second Republic's constitutional development. Which of the following best describes the key features of this constitution?
A. Federal system of government, presidential system, and a strong president
B. Unitary system of government, parliamentary system, and a weak president
C. Federal system of government, parliamentary system, and a weak president
D. Unitary system of government, presidential system, and a strong president
Question 3
The concept of 'subsidiarity' in the ECOWAS Treaty is closely related to the principle of which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. European Union
Question 4
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government. Which of the following best describes the key features of this system?
A. A weak central government and strong state governments
B. A strong central government and weak state governments
C. A federal system with a weak president and a strong legislature
D. A unitary system with a strong president and a weak legislature
Question 5
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria established a presidential system of government. Which of the following best describes the key features of this system?
A. A strong president and a weak legislature
B. A weak president and a strong legislature
C. A federal system with a strong president and a weak legislature
D. A unitary system with a weak president and a strong legislature
Question 6
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria established a parliamentary system of government. Which of the following best describes the key features of this system?
A. A strong legislature and a weak executive
B. A weak legislature and a strong executive
C. A federal system with a strong legislature and a weak executive
D. A unitary system with a weak legislature and a strong executive
Question 7
The concept of colonial administration refers to the system of governance that existed in Nigeria during the colonial period. Which of the following is a characteristic of colonial administration?
A. Decentralization of power to local communities.
B. Centralization of power to the colonial authorities.
C. Creation of a system of governance based on Islamic law.
D. Creation of a system of governance based on traditional customs.
Question 8
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of the First Republic's constitutional development. Which of the following best describes the key features of this constitution?
A. Federal system of government, parliamentary system, and a weak president
B. Unitary system of government, presidential system, and a strong president
C. Federal system of government, presidential system, and a weak president
D. Unitary system of government, parliamentary system, and a strong president
Question 9
The concept of federalism in Nigeria's 1999 Constitution is based on the principles of
A. Separation of powers, checks and balances, and judicial review
B. Decentralization of power, regional autonomy, and local government
C. Unitary system, centralized power, and limited regional autonomy
D. Confederation, loose association of states, and limited federal powers
Question 10
A country has a presidential system of government. The president serves as the head of state and head of government. What is the name of this system?
A. Parliamentary system
B. Constitutional monarchy
C. Presidential system
D. Authoritarian regime
Question 11
The concept of human rights is enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. Discuss the role of the judiciary in protecting human rights in Nigeria.
A. The judiciary has played a crucial role in protecting human rights in Nigeria through the interpretation of the Constitution.
B. The judiciary has been ineffective in protecting human rights in Nigeria due to the lack of independence.
C. The judiciary has not made any significant contributions to protecting human rights in Nigeria.
D. The judiciary has been successful in protecting human rights in Nigeria through the establishment of a human rights commission.
Question 12
The concept of 'subsidiarity' in the ECOWAS Treaty is closely related to the principle of which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. European Union
Question 13
The concept of local government refers to the system of governance that exists at the local level. Which of the following is a characteristic of local government?
A. Decentralization of power to local communities.
B. Centralization of power to the state governments.
C. Creation of a system of governance based on Islamic law.
D. Creation of a system of governance based on traditional customs.
Question 14
The concept of 'subsidiarity' in the ECOWAS Treaty is closely related to the principle of which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. European Union
Question 15
The concept of 'subsidiarity' in the ECOWAS Treaty is closely related to the principle of which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. European Union

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