POST UTME UNILORIN 2019 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of legitimacy is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between these two concepts, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Legitimacy is a means of achieving authority, while authority is a means of achieving legitimacy.
B. Legitimacy is a prerequisite for authority, but not the other way around.
C. Legitimacy and authority are two distinct concepts that are not necessarily related.
D. Authority is a means of limiting the power of the government, while legitimacy is a means of limiting the power of the judiciary.
Question 2
The concept of power in political systems is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between power and authority, using examples from Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial administration.
A. Power is a means of maintaining authority, while authority is a means of achieving power.
B. Power is a product of authority, while authority is a product of power.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Power is a necessary condition for authority, while authority is a sufficient condition for power.
Question 3
The United Nations has a unique structure that allows for the representation of all member states. Which of the following is a key feature of the UN's structure?
A. A single executive head
B. A bicameral legislature
C. A system of weighted voting
D. A rotating presidency
Question 4
The concept of federalism in Nigeria is rooted in the idea of decentralization. Which of the following is a key benefit of federalism?
A. Increased efficiency in governance
B. Reduced inequality between regions
C. Enhanced representation of minority groups
D. Increased centralization of power
Question 5
The concept of federal character in Nigeria is rooted in the idea of promoting national unity and integration. Which of the following best describes the principle of federal character?
A. It requires that all appointments and postings be made on the basis of merit and seniority.
B. It requires that all appointments and postings be made on the basis of federal character and not on the basis of merit and seniority.
C. It requires that all appointments and postings be made on the basis of regional or ethnic considerations.
D. It requires that all appointments and postings be made on the basis of party affiliation.
Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of the country's transition to democracy. Which of the following best describes the significance of the 1999 Constitution?
A. It marked the beginning of a new era of military rule in Nigeria.
B. It provided a framework for the country's transition to democracy.
C. It was a mere document that had no impact on the country's governance.
D. It was a product of the country's colonial past.
Question 7
The concept of checks and balances in a democratic government is rooted in the idea of preventing the concentration of power. Which of the following is a key mechanism for ensuring that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
A. Legislative override of executive actions
B. Judicial review of legislative decisions
C. Executive veto of legislative bills
D. Independent judiciary with power to impeach
Question 8
The concept of power and authority in Nigeria is rooted in the idea of promoting democracy and good governance. Which of the following best describes the relationship between power and authority?
A. Power is the ability to make decisions, while authority is the right to make decisions.
B. Power is the right to make decisions, while authority is the ability to make decisions.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Power and authority are mutually exclusive concepts.
Question 9
The Nigerian government has implemented various policies to promote social justice. Discuss the impact of these policies on the country's social development, using data from the United Nations.
A. The policies have led to a significant increase in Nigeria's human development index.
B. The policies have resulted in a decline in Nigeria's poverty rate.
C. The policies have had a mixed impact on Nigeria's social development.
D. The policies have had no impact on Nigeria's social development.
Question 10
A government may delegate its power to a lower authority, but this delegation must be done in accordance with the principles of the rule of law. Discuss the implications of this delegation of power on the accountability of the government.
A. The delegation of power reduces the accountability of the government, as the lower authority may act independently.
B. The delegation of power increases the accountability of the government, as the lower authority is accountable to the higher authority.
C. The delegation of power has no impact on the accountability of the government.
D. The delegation of power is a means of increasing the accountability of the government, as it allows for greater participation in decision-making.
Question 11
A government may exercise its power in various ways, including through the use of force or persuasion. Discuss the implications of the use of force or persuasion on the legitimacy of the government.
A. The use of force or persuasion reduces the legitimacy of the government, as it may be seen as coercive.
B. The use of force or persuasion increases the legitimacy of the government, as it may be seen as necessary for maintaining order.
C. The use of force or persuasion has no impact on the legitimacy of the government.
D. The use of force or persuasion is a means of increasing the legitimacy of the government, as it allows for greater participation in decision-making.
Question 12
The concept of constitutionalism is closely related to the idea of the rule of law. Discuss the relationship between these two concepts, using examples from the Nigerian Constitution.
A. Constitutionalism is a means of achieving the rule of law, while the rule of law is a means of achieving constitutionalism.
B. The rule of law is a prerequisite for constitutionalism, but not the other way around.
C. Constitutionalism and the rule of law are two distinct concepts that are not necessarily related.
D. The rule of law is a means of limiting the power of the government, while constitutionalism is a means of limiting the power of the judiciary.
Question 13
The concept of constitutional development in Nigeria is rooted in the idea of promoting democracy and good governance. Which of the following best describes the significance of the 1963 Republican Constitution?
A. It marked the beginning of a new era of military rule in Nigeria.
B. It provided a framework for the country's transition to democracy.
C. It was a mere document that had no impact on the country's governance.
D. It was a product of the country's colonial past.
Question 14
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a product of the country's transition from a military to a civilian government. Which of the following was a key feature of this constitution?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Federal Character Principle
C. Independent Electoral Commission
D. Judicial Review
Question 15
The concept of power in political systems is closely related to the idea of authority. Discuss the relationship between power and authority, using examples from Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial administration.
A. Power is a means of maintaining authority, while authority is a means of achieving power.
B. Power is a product of authority, while authority is a product of power.
C. Power and authority are interchangeable terms.
D. Power is a necessary condition for authority, while authority is a sufficient condition for power.

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