POST UTME UNIBEN 2022 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of power in government refers to the ability of a government to make decisions and enforce them. This is an example of
A. Authority
B. Legitimacy
C. Power
D. Influence
Question 2
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in 1945 with the aim of promoting peace and security among its member states. Which of the following is one of the main purposes of the UN?
A. To promote economic development and cooperation among its member states.
B. To promote peace and security among its member states.
C. To promote human rights and social justice among its member states.
D. To promote environmental protection and conservation among its member states.
Question 3
Analyze the concept of legitimacy in the context of pre-colonial administration in Nigeria. How did the traditional rulers derive their authority?
A. Through divine right
B. Through conquest and military power
C. Through popular consent and social contract
D. Through hereditary succession
Question 4
In the context of pre-colonial administration, what were the primary functions of the Igbo title system in what is now southeastern Nigeria?
A. The Igbo title system was primarily responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining law and order.
B. The Igbo title system was primarily responsible for resolving disputes and mediating conflicts.
C. The Igbo title system was primarily responsible for governing the Igbo people and making decisions on their behalf.
D. The Igbo title system was primarily responsible for providing military leadership and defense.
Question 5
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that promotes peace and security among its member states. What are the benefits and drawbacks of Nigeria's membership in the UN?
A. Membership in the UN provides Nigeria with economic benefits and access to international markets.
B. Membership in the UN provides Nigeria with political benefits and influence in international affairs.
C. Membership in the UN provides Nigeria with security benefits and protection from external threats.
D. Membership in the UN has no benefits or drawbacks for Nigeria.
Question 6
The system of government in Nigeria is based on the principles of
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Decentralization
D. Centralization
Question 7
The concept of checks and balances in a democratic system is rooted in the idea of preventing the concentration of power in the hands of a single individual or group. Which of the following best describes the separation of powers in a democratic system?
A. The separation of powers is a system in which the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government are separate and independent.
B. The separation of powers is a system in which the legislative branch has complete control over the executive and judicial branches.
C. The separation of powers is a system in which the executive branch has complete control over the legislative and judicial branches.
D. The separation of powers is a system in which the judicial branch has complete control over the legislative and executive branches.
Question 8
The concept of sovereignty is a fundamental principle of international law. Which of the following is a key implication of this principle?
A. States have absolute authority over their territories
B. States are subject to the authority of international organizations
C. States have the right to intervene in the internal affairs of other states
D. States are responsible for protecting the human rights of their citizens
Question 9
The Nigerian Constitution is the supreme law of the land and takes precedence over all other laws. This is an example of
A. Constitutional supremacy
B. Separation of powers
C. Checks and balances
D. Federalism
Question 10
The concept of legitimacy in international relations is closely tied to the idea of sovereignty. Discuss how the principle of sovereignty affects the legitimacy of a state's actions in the international system.
A. Sovereignty is a necessary condition for legitimacy, but not a sufficient one.
B. Sovereignty is a sufficient condition for legitimacy, but not a necessary one.
C. Sovereignty is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for legitimacy.
D. Sovereignty is a necessary and sufficient condition for legitimacy.
Question 11
Explain the concept of federal character in the Nigerian Constitution. How does it promote national integration?
A. By ensuring equal representation of all states in the federal government
B. By promoting the participation of all ethnic groups in the federal government
C. By ensuring that the federal government is composed of representatives from all regions
D. By promoting the development of all regions in the country
Question 12
Describe the concept of power and authority in the context of government. How do they differ?
A. Power refers to the ability to make decisions, while authority refers to the right to make decisions
B. Power refers to the right to make decisions, while authority refers to the ability to make decisions
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms
D. Power and authority are the same thing
Question 13
The concept of legitimacy in government refers to the idea that a government derives its authority from
A. The people
B. The constitution
C. The monarch
D. The military
Question 14
The concept of legitimacy in international relations is closely tied to the idea of sovereignty. Discuss how the principle of sovereignty affects the legitimacy of a state's actions in the international system.
A. Sovereignty is a necessary condition for legitimacy, but not a sufficient one.
B. Sovereignty is a sufficient condition for legitimacy, but not a necessary one.
C. Sovereignty is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for legitimacy.
D. Sovereignty is a necessary and sufficient condition for legitimacy.
Question 15
The concept of democracy is a system of government in which power is held by the people or their elected representatives. Which of the following is a characteristic of democracy?
A. The government is controlled by a small group of individuals.
B. The government is controlled by the people or their elected representatives.
C. The government is controlled by a single individual.
D. The government is controlled by a monarch.

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