POST UTME OAU 2018 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria introduced a parliamentary system of government. Which of the following was a key feature of this system?
A. A strong and independent judiciary
B. A powerful executive president
C. A unicameral legislature
D. A parliamentary system with a prime minister
Question 2
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria introduced a presidential system of government. Which of the following was a key feature of this system?
A. A strong and independent judiciary
B. A powerful executive president
C. A unicameral legislature
D. A parliamentary system with a prime minister
Question 3
The concept of power in government refers to the ability of a government to make decisions and enforce them. Which of the following is a source of power for a government?
A. Legitimacy
B. Authority
C. Coercion
D. All of the above
Question 4
The concept of authority is a critical aspect of political systems. Discuss the different types of authority, using examples from the Nigerian political system.
A. Authority can be classified into three types: legitimate, illegitimate, and coercive.
B. Authority can be classified into two types: formal and informal.
C. Authority is not relevant in modern democracies.
D. Authority is a means of maintaining authoritarian rule.
Question 5
The concept of pressure groups is a critical aspect of democratic governance. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pressure groups in Nigeria, using examples from the country's history.
A. Pressure groups promote democracy, accountability, and representation.
B. Pressure groups lead to conflict, instability, and authoritarian rule.
C. Pressure groups are not relevant in modern democracies.
D. Pressure groups are a means of maintaining authoritarian rule.
Question 6
The 'Constitutional Development' in Nigeria has been influenced by which of the following?
A. British
B. American
C. French
D. German
Question 7
The concept of legitimacy in public administration is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the role of legitimacy in ensuring the effectiveness of public administration.
A. Legitimacy is the moral right to govern, while authority is the power to enforce decisions.
B. Authority is the source of legitimacy in public administration.
C. Legitimacy is the outcome of a democratic process, while authority is the result of a hierarchical structure.
D. Authority is the means by which legitimacy is exercised in public administration.
Question 8
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a significant milestone in the country's constitutional development. Discuss its key features.
A. The 1963 Republican Constitution established a federal system of government with a strong central authority.
B. The 1963 Republican Constitution introduced a parliamentary system of government with a prime minister as head of government.
C. The 1963 Republican Constitution provided for a presidential system of government with a president as head of state and government.
D. The 1963 Republican Constitution established a unitary system of government with a strong central authority.
Question 9
The 'Rule of Law' is a principle that emphasizes the supremacy of which?
A. Constitution
B. Parliament
C. Executive
D. Judiciary
Question 10
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the idea that a government has the right to exercise power over its citizens because it has been established through a process that is considered fair and just. Which of the following is a characteristic of a legitimate government?
A. It has the support of the majority of its citizens.
B. It has the power to make laws and enforce them.
C. It has the right to exercise power over its citizens because it has been established through a process that is considered fair and just.
D. It is a dictatorship.
Question 11
The concept of legitimacy in political systems is closely related to the idea of power. Discuss how the two concepts are intertwined, using examples from the Nigerian political system.
A. Legitimacy is a means of justifying power, while power is a means of exercising authority.
B. Legitimacy is a product of power, while power is a result of legitimacy.
C. Legitimacy and power are two separate concepts that do not intersect.
D. Legitimacy is a means of challenging power, while power is a means of maintaining authority.
Question 12
The concept of separation of powers is a system of government in which power is divided among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Which of the following is a key feature of this system?
A. Concentration of power in one branch
B. Independent judiciary
C. Accountability to the people
D. Executive dominance
Question 13
The concept of separation of powers is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this concept, using examples from the Nigerian political system.
A. Separation of powers promotes accountability, checks and balances, and prevents the concentration of power.
B. Separation of powers leads to inefficiency, duplication of efforts, and conflict between branches of government.
C. Separation of powers is not relevant in modern democracies.
D. Separation of powers is a means of maintaining authoritarian rule.
Question 14
The concept of power in public administration is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the differences between the two.
A. Power is the ability to influence behavior, while authority is the right to make decisions.
B. Authority is the source of power in public administration.
C. Power is the means by which authority is exercised in public administration.
D. Authority is the outcome of a democratic process, while power is the result of a hierarchical structure.
Question 15
The 'Colonial' administration in Nigeria was characterized by which of the following?
A. Centralized
B. Decentralized
C. Autocratic
D. Democratic

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