POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
In a parliamentary system of government, what is the relationship between the executive and legislative branches?
A. The executive is separate from the legislative
B. The executive is part of the legislative
C. The executive is subordinate to the legislative
D. The executive and legislative are equal
Question 2
A government has a unicameral legislature with 100 members. If 3/4 of the members are present, and 20 members are absent due to illness, how many members are present?
A. 70
B. 75
C. 80
D. 85
Question 3
In a presidential system of government, what is the role of the vice president?
A. To preside over the Senate
B. To serve as head of the executive branch
C. To act as president in the absence of the president
D. To appoint judges
Question 4
A government has a bicameral legislature with a lower house of 100 members and an upper house of 50 members. If 2/3 of the members of the lower house and 3/4 of the members of the upper house are present, and 10 members of the lower house are absent due to illness, how many members are present in total?
A. 165
B. 170
C. 175
D. 180
Question 5
The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority in the context of pre-colonial administration in Nigeria.
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 product of authority, but not the other way around.
Question 6
Describe the concept of human rights in Nigeria. How do they relate to the rule of law and the exercise of power?
A. Human rights in Nigeria refer to the rights that citizens have, such as the right to life, liberty, and security of person.
B. Human rights in Nigeria refer to the rights that the government has, such as the right to make laws and enforce them.
C. Human rights in Nigeria refer to the rights that citizens have, such as the right to freedom of speech and assembly.
D. Human rights in Nigeria refer to the rights that the government has, such as the right to detain citizens without trial.
Question 7
The concept of checks and balances in a presidential system of government is designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one person. Which of the following is a check on the power of the president?
A. The Senate
B. The House of Representatives
C. The Supreme Court
D. The Governor of the State
Question 8
In a system of government, what is the primary function of the bureaucracy?
A. To provide a check on the executive's power
B. To implement policies and programs
C. To provide a source of revenue for the executive
D. To provide a means of appointing the executive
Question 9
The concept of 'checks and balances' in a system of government is best exemplified by which of the following?
A. The separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
B. The system of federalism where power is divided between the central government and the states
C. The system of direct democracy where citizens make decisions directly
D. The system of representative democracy where citizens elect representatives to make decisions
Question 10
The concept of authority in public administration refers to the right to make decisions and take actions. Which of the following is a characteristic of authority?
A. It is based on tradition
B. It is based on consent
C. It is based on force
D. It is based on coercion
Question 11
The concept of 'social contract' in political philosophy is best exemplified by which of the following?
A. The idea that individuals surrender some of their natural rights to the state in exchange for protection and security
B. The idea that individuals have a duty to obey the law and respect the rights of others
C. The idea that individuals have the right to rebel against the state if it fails to protect their rights
D. The idea that individuals have the right to make their own decisions and live their lives as they see fit
Question 12
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a fundamental principle of the Nigerian Constitution. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the President?
A. The National Assembly
B. The Judiciary
C. The State Governors
D. The Local Government Councils
Question 13
The diagram below represents a graph showing the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the slope of the demand curve?
A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Zero
D. Undefined
Question 14
In the context of pre-colonial administration in Nigeria, what was the primary function of the Ogboni Society?
A. To maintain law and order
B. To collect taxes and tributes
C. To settle disputes and resolve conflicts
D. To govern and make decisions for the community
Question 15
In a federal system of government, power is divided between the central government and the constituent units. Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system?
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

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