POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2018 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of authority in political science refers to the right to make decisions and enforce them. Which of the following is a type of authority?
A. Legitimate authority
B. Coercive authority
C. Traditional authority
D. Charismatic authority
Question 2
The concept of human rights is a fundamental principle of international law. Discuss the implications of the concept of human rights for the relationship between states and their citizens.
A. Human rights imply that states have absolute authority over their citizens.
B. Human rights imply that states have limited authority over their citizens.
C. Human rights are not a relevant concept in international law.
D. Human rights imply that states have no authority over their citizens.
Question 3
The concept of sovereignty is a fundamental principle of international law. Discuss the implications of the concept of sovereignty for the relationship between states.
A. Sovereignty implies that states have absolute authority over their territories and populations.
B. Sovereignty implies that states have limited authority over their territories and populations.
C. Sovereignty is not a relevant concept in international law.
D. Sovereignty implies that states have no authority over their territories and populations.
Question 4
The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss how the legitimacy of a government can be affected by the manner in which it exercises its authority.
A. Legitimacy is solely dependent on the authority exercised by the government.
B. The legitimacy of a government is affected by the manner in which it exercises its authority, but also by other factors such as the rule of law and human rights.
C. Authority is the primary factor in determining the legitimacy of a government.
D. Legitimacy is not affected by the manner in which a government exercises its authority.
Question 5
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one person or institution. Which of the following is a correct example of checks and balances in the Nigerian Constitution?
A. The President has the power to appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria, but the Senate has the power to confirm the appointment.
B. The National Assembly has the power to impeach the President, but the President has the power to dissolve the National Assembly.
C. The President has the power to veto a bill passed by the National Assembly, but the National Assembly has the power to override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
D. The President has the power to appoint the heads of the security agencies, but the National Assembly has the power to approve the appointments.
Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) provides for the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission. What is the primary function of this commission?
A. To investigate human rights abuses
B. To promote and protect human rights
C. To provide legal aid to victims of human rights abuses
D. To monitor and evaluate government policies
Question 7
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of one person or institution. Which of the following is a correct example of separation of powers in the Nigerian Constitution?
A. The President has the power to appoint the heads of the security agencies, but the National Assembly has the power to approve the appointments.
B. The President has the power to veto a bill passed by the National Assembly, but the National Assembly has the power to override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
C. The President has the power to appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria, but the Senate has the power to confirm the appointment.
D. The National Assembly has the power to impeach the President, but the President has the power to dissolve the National Assembly.
Question 8
A government has a system of government where the head of state is also the head of government. What is the name of this system of government?
A. Presidential system
B. Parliamentary system
C. Monarchy
D. Dictatorship
Question 9
The doctrine of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutionalism in Nigeria. Which of the following is a characteristic of the legislative branch?
A. Making laws
B. Appointing judges
C. Declaring war
D. Imposing taxes
Question 10
The United Nations (UN) has been criticized for its inability to prevent humanitarian crises in various parts of the world. Discuss the role of the UN in maintaining international peace and security.
A. The UN has been ineffective in maintaining international peace and security.
B. The UN plays a crucial role in maintaining international peace and security, but its effectiveness is limited by the veto power of its permanent members.
C. The UN is not responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
D. The UN has been successful in preventing humanitarian crises in various parts of the world.
Question 11
The concept of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Discuss how the separation of powers operates in the Nigerian government.
A. The separation of powers operates by dividing power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
B. The separation of powers operates by concentrating power in the hands of the executive branch of government.
C. The separation of powers operates by giving the legislative branch of government the power to make laws and the executive branch the power to enforce them.
D. The separation of powers operates by giving the judicial branch of government the power to make laws and the executive branch the power to enforce them.
Question 12
The concept of 'Rule of Law' in Nigeria is closely related to the idea of constitutionalism. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the two?
A. Constitutionalism is a subset of the Rule of Law.
B. The Rule of Law is a subset of constitutionalism.
C. The two concepts are mutually exclusive.
D. The two concepts are unrelated.
Question 13
The concept of rule of law in Nigeria's constitution is aimed at promoting the supremacy of the law. Which of the following is a key feature of the rule of law?
A. The independence of the judiciary
B. The supremacy of the constitution
C. The protection of individual rights and freedoms
D. The accountability of government officials
Question 14
The concept of 'Constitutionalism' in Nigeria is best described as:
A. A system of government where the constitution is supreme
B. A system of government where the monarch holds absolute power
C. A system of government where the military holds absolute power
D. A system of government where the people hold absolute power
Question 15
The 'International Organizations' in Nigeria is best described as:
A. A system of government where the international community plays a significant role
B. A system of government where the monarch holds absolute power
C. A system of government where the military holds absolute power
D. A system of government where the people hold absolute power

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