POST UTME RSU 2020 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'Foreign Policy' refers to the actions and decisions of a country in its interactions with other countries. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of foreign policy?
A. To promote economic development
B. To protect national security
C. To promote cultural exchange
D. To promote international cooperation
Question 2
A diagram of the Nigerian system of government is shown below. Which of the following is a characteristic of the system?
A. Federal system
B. Unitary system
C. Confederation
D. Constitutional monarchy
Question 3
The concept of legitimacy is closely tied to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, using examples from the Nigerian political system.
A. Legitimacy is the source of authority, while authority is the means of enforcing legitimacy.
B. Authority is the source of legitimacy, while legitimacy is the means of enforcing authority.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms in the Nigerian political system.
D. Legitimacy is a necessary condition for authority, but not a sufficient one.
Question 4
The Local Government Autonomy Act of 2017 in Nigeria aimed to strengthen the financial independence of local governments. Which of the following is a key provision of the Act?
A. Increased allocation of funds to local governments
B. Establishment of a local government revenue allocation formula
C. Creation of a local government finance commission
D. Abolition of local government councils
Question 5
The African Union (AU) has a number of organs that work together to achieve its goals. Which of the following is NOT one of the AU's organs?
A. The African Court of Justice
B. The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
C. The African Union Commission
D. The United Nations
Question 6
What is the term for the process by which a country's foreign policy is shaped by its domestic politics?
A. Realism
B. Liberalism
C. Constructivism
D. Domestic politics
Question 7
The concept of 'public goods' in economics refers to goods or services that are non-rivalrous and non-excludable. Which of the following best describes this concept?
A. Private goods
B. Public goods
C. Common-pool resources
D. Club goods
Question 8
The concept of 'subsidiarity' in the European Union (EU) refers to the principle of decision-making at the lowest level of government possible. Which of the following best describes this principle?
A. The principle of proportionality
B. The principle of conferral
C. The principle of subsidiarity
D. The principle of solidarity
Question 9
The concept of human rights in Nigeria is enshrined in the 1999 Constitution. Which of the following provisions guarantees human rights?
A. Section 33 of the Constitution
B. Section 34 of the Constitution
C. Section 35 of the Constitution
D. Section 36 of the Constitution
Question 10
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has a unique system of governance that allows for the representation of its member states. Which of the following best describes the ECOWAS system?
A. Federal system
B. Unitary system
C. Confederation
D. International organization
Question 11
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is a reflection of the principles of which of the following political ideologies?
A. Liberalism
B. Conservatism
C. Socialism
D. Communitarianism
Question 12
In a democratic system, the rule of law is essential for protecting individual rights and promoting social justice. Discuss the role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.
A. The judiciary plays a crucial role in interpreting the constitution and ensuring that the government does not overstep its powers.
B. The judiciary is responsible for enforcing the rule of law, but it is not accountable to the people.
C. The judiciary is an independent branch of government, but it is not immune to political interference.
D. The judiciary has no role in upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.
Question 13
In a proportional representation electoral system, what is the primary goal of the electoral commission?
A. To ensure that the winning party gets a majority of seats
B. To allocate seats proportionally to the number of votes received
C. To prevent the winning party from getting a majority of seats
D. To ensure that the losing party gets a significant number of seats
Question 14
The concept of federalism in Nigeria is designed to promote regional autonomy and self-governance. Which of the following is a key feature of federalism?
A. Concentration of power at the center
B. Decentralization of power to the regions
C. Uniformity of laws and policies
D. Separation of powers between the executive and legislative
Question 15
The concept of 'Electoral College' in the United States is a form of proportional representation, where each state is allocated a certain number of votes based on its population. Which of the following best describes the Electoral College system?
A. Majority system
B. Proportional representation
C. First-past-the-post system
D. Single transferable vote system

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