POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2019 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of authority in international relations refers to the right to make decisions or take actions. Which of the following is a key source of authority for international organizations?
A. Treaties and agreements
B. Custom and tradition
C. Charter and statute
D. International law
Question 2
The concept of pre-colonial administration is closely related to the concept of colonial administration. Discuss the relationship between pre-colonial administration and colonial administration, and explain how they are different.
A. Pre-colonial administration is the period of time before colonial administration, while colonial administration is the period of time after pre-colonial administration.
B. Pre-colonial administration is the period of time after colonial administration, while colonial administration is the period of time before pre-colonial administration.
C. Pre-colonial administration and colonial administration are interchangeable terms.
D. Pre-colonial administration is the creation of colonial administration, while colonial administration is the implementation of pre-colonial administration.
Question 3
The concept of federal character in the Nigerian Constitution is aimed at promoting which of the following goals?
A. Promoting national unity
B. Ensuring equal representation
C. Encouraging regional development
D. Fostering ethnic diversity
Question 4
The concept of legitimacy in government is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between legitimacy and authority, and explain how they are different.
A. Legitimacy is the moral right to govern, while authority is the power to govern.
B. Authority is the source of legitimacy, while legitimacy is the result of authority.
C. Legitimacy and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Legitimacy is the power to govern, while authority is the moral right to govern.
Question 5
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which constitutional development process?
A. Constitutional Conference
B. National Constitutional Assembly
C. Constitution Review Committee
D. Constitutional Drafting Committee
Question 6
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that plays a crucial role in promoting peace and security globally. Discuss the role of the UN in maintaining international peace and security, using examples from recent conflicts.
A. The UN plays a crucial role in maintaining international peace and security by providing a platform for dialogue and negotiation between nations.
B. The UN is responsible for enforcing international law and maintaining peace and security through military intervention.
C. The UN has no role in maintaining international peace and security, as this is the responsibility of individual nations.
D. The UN plays a minor role in maintaining international peace and security, as this is primarily the responsibility of regional organizations.
Question 7
The concept of checks and balances in a system of government is designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one individual or institution. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of checks and balances?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Independent Judiciary
C. Constitutional Amendment
D. Executive Privilege
Question 8
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the idea that a government has the right to exercise power and authority over a particular territory and its people. Which of the following is a characteristic of a legitimate government?
A. It has the consent of the governed
B. It has the support of the international community
C. It has a strong military presence
D. It has a high level of economic development
Question 9
The concept of separation of powers in the Nigerian Constitution is derived from which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. Commonwealth of Nations
Question 10
The concept of federalism in a system of government involves the division of power between a central authority and constituent political units. Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
A. Unitary System
B. Decentralized Power
C. Constitutional Supremacy
D. Executive Dominance
Question 11
The concept of constitutionalism is closely tied to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss the relationship between constitutionalism and the rule of law, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Constitutionalism is the source of the rule of law, while the rule of law is the means of enforcing constitutional principles.
B. The rule of law is the source of constitutionalism, while constitutionalism is the means of enforcing the rule of law.
C. Constitutionalism and the rule of law are interchangeable terms, used to describe the same concept.
D. Constitutionalism is the outcome of the rule of law, while the rule of law is the process of achieving constitutionalism.
Question 12
The concept of checks and balances in the Nigerian Constitution is derived from the principles of which international organization?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. Commonwealth of Nations
Question 13
The concept of constitutionalism in a system of government involves the protection of individual rights and the limitation of government power. Which of the following is a characteristic of constitutionalism?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Independent Judiciary
C. Bill of Rights
D. Executive Privilege
Question 14
The concept of power in government refers to the ability of a government to make decisions and take actions that affect the lives of its citizens. Which of the following is a type of power that a government may possess?
A. Legislative power
B. Executive power
C. Judicial power
D. All of the above
Question 15
A government has the power to make laws, but it is also bound by the rule of law. What is the relationship between these two concepts?
A. The power to make laws is a manifestation of the rule of law
B. The rule of law is a constraint on the power to make laws
C. The power to make laws and the rule of law are mutually exclusive
D. The power to make laws is independent of the rule of law

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