POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2021 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of separation of powers in a democratic system is rooted in the idea of checks and balances. Which of the following is a primary mechanism for achieving this balance?
A. Legislative override of executive actions
B. Judicial review of legislative decisions
C. Executive veto of legislative bills
D. Independent judiciary with the power to impeach the executive
Question 2
The United Nations has been criticized for its inability to prevent humanitarian crises in various parts of the world. Discuss the role of the UN in preventing humanitarian crises, and explain why the UN has been unable to prevent such crises in the past.
A. The UN has a clear mandate to prevent humanitarian crises, but lacks the resources to do so.
B. The UN has a clear mandate to prevent humanitarian crises, but is hindered by the veto power of its permanent members.
C. The UN has no mandate to prevent humanitarian crises, and its role is limited to providing humanitarian aid after the fact.
D. The UN has a mandate to prevent humanitarian crises, but is hindered by the lack of cooperation from its member states.
Question 3
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the idea that a government derives its authority from the consent of the governed. Which of the following is an example of a legitimate government?
A. A government that has been in power for over 50 years
B. A government that has been democratically elected
C. A government that has been imposed by a foreign power
D. A government that has been in power for over 100 years
Question 4
A government may use various methods to implement its policies. Which of the following is an example of a coercive method?
A. Legislation
B. Regulation
C. Taxation
D. Compulsion
Question 5
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a government is a mechanism to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is a characteristic of a system of government that separates power into three branches?
A. The central government has absolute power
B. The constituent units have absolute power
C. Power is divided between the central government and the constituent units
D. The central government has no power
Question 6
The pre-colonial administration in West Africa was characterized by the existence of several kingdoms and empires. Which of the following kingdoms was NOT one of the major kingdoms in the Hausa region?
A. Kano
B. Katsina
C. Gobir
D. Nupe
Question 7
The concept of 'foreign policy' in international relations refers to the actions and decisions of a state in its interactions with other states. Which of the following is a key objective of foreign policy?
A. To promote national security
B. To promote economic interests
C. To promote cultural exchange
D. To promote regional security
Question 8
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a presidential system of government is a mechanism to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is a check on the power of the legislative branch?
A. The power to appoint judges
B. The power to veto legislation
C. The power to declare war
D. The power to grant pardons
Question 9
A government may use various methods to implement its policies. Which of the following is an example of a distributive method?
A. Legislation
B. Regulation
C. Taxation
D. Subsidy
Question 10
The concept of 'global governance' has been increasingly used to describe the role of international organizations in regulating global issues. Discuss the concept of global governance, and explain how it differs from traditional notions of state sovereignty.
A. Global governance refers to the ability of international organizations to regulate global issues through the use of coercion.
B. Global governance refers to the ability of international organizations to regulate global issues through the use of non-coercive means.
C. Global governance refers to the ability of states to regulate global issues through the use of international organizations.
D. Global governance refers to the ability of international organizations to regulate global issues through the use of traditional notions of state sovereignty.
Question 11
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian political system is based on the idea of dividing power among three branches of government. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this system?
A. Each branch has its own powers and responsibilities
B. Each branch is independent of the other two
C. The President has the power to appoint judges
D. The National Assembly has the power to make laws
Question 12
The concept of power in government refers to the ability of a government to make decisions and enforce them. Which of the following is an example of a type of power?
A. Legislative power
B. Executive power
C. Judicial power
D. All of the above
Question 13
Which of the following is a characteristic of a presidential system of government?
A. Separation of powers
B. Concentration of power in the hands of the president
C. Direct election of the president
D. Indirect election of the president
Question 14
The concept of authority in government refers to the right to make decisions and enforce them. Which of the following is an example of a type of authority?
A. Legislative authority
B. Executive authority
C. Judicial authority
D. All of the above
Question 15
The concept of 'separation of powers' in a government is a mechanism to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is a branch of government that is responsible for making laws?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. Administrative

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