POST UTME UNIOSUN 2020 Government | Objective

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Question 1
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that promotes economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote economic development and cooperation among member states through the free movement of goods, services, and people.
B. To promote political integration and cooperation among member states through the establishment of a common government.
C. To promote cultural integration and cooperation among member states through the promotion of arts and culture.
D. To promote environmental protection and cooperation among member states through the establishment of a common environmental policy.
Question 2
The African Union has been instrumental in promoting peace and security in Africa. Which of the following is a key instrument of the African Union in promoting peace and security?
A. The African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA).
B. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).
C. The African Union High-Level Panel on Darfur (AUPD).
D. The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC).
Question 3
The Local Government System in Nigeria is based on which of the following models?
A. The Westminster Model
B. The French Model
C. The American Model
D. The Nigerian Model
Question 4
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a fundamental principle of democratic governance. What are the three branches of government that are supposed to be separate?
A. Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
B. Executive, Legislative, and Military
C. Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
D. Executive, Military, and Judicial
Question 5
A government has a unicameral legislature with 100 members. If 2/3 of the members are required to pass a bill, and 60 members are present, what is the minimum number of members needed to pass the bill if the requirement is changed to 3/4?
A. 80
B. 90
C. 100
D. 110
Question 6
The separation of powers is a fundamental principle of constitutional government. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a system of government where the legislative, executive, and judicial branches are separate and independent.
A. A system of separate and independent branches promotes accountability, checks and balances, and the protection of individual rights.
B. A system of separate and independent branches leads to inefficiency, gridlock, and the inability to respond to emergencies.
C. A system of separate and independent branches is necessary for the protection of individual rights, but it is not sufficient on its own.
D. A system of separate and independent branches is a relic of the past and has no relevance in modern constitutional democracies.
Question 7
The United Nations is an international organization that was established in the aftermath of World War II. Discuss the role of the UN in promoting international peace and security.
A. The UN plays a crucial role in promoting international peace and security by providing a forum for dialogue and cooperation among nations.
B. The UN is ineffective in promoting international peace and security, and its efforts are often hindered by the veto power of the five permanent members of the Security Council.
C. The UN is a necessary institution for promoting international peace and security, but it is not sufficient on its own.
D. The UN is a relic of the past and has no relevance in modern international relations.
Question 8
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 required to pass a bill, and 60 members of the lower house and 30 members of the upper house are present, how many more members are needed to pass the bill?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 70
Question 9
A government has a unicameral legislature with 100 members. If 2/3 of the members are required to pass a bill, and 60 members are present, what is the minimum number of members needed to pass the bill if 10 more members are added to the legislature?
A. 60
B. 70
C. 80
D. 90
Question 10
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been instrumental in promoting economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote economic development and cooperation among member states.
B. To promote political integration and unity among member states.
C. To promote cultural exchange and cooperation among member states.
D. To promote environmental protection and conservation among member states.
Question 11
What is the term for the process by which a country's electoral system is designed to ensure that the winner of the election is the candidate who receives the most votes?
A. First-past-the-post
B. Proportional representation
C. Majority voting
D. Instant-runoff voting
Question 12
The concept of the rule of law is closely related to the idea of the separation of powers in a democratic system. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the rule of law and the separation of powers?
A. The rule of law is a means of ensuring that the separation of powers is maintained.
B. The separation of powers is a means of ensuring that the rule of law is maintained.
C. The rule of law and the separation of powers are two separate concepts that are not related.
D. The rule of law is a consequence of the separation of powers.
Question 13
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 required to pass a bill, and 60 members of the lower house and 30 members of the upper house are present, what is the minimum number of members needed to pass the bill if 10 more members are added to the lower house and 5 more members are added to the upper house?
A. 80
B. 90
C. 100
D. 110
Question 14
The concept of constitutionalism in Nigeria is rooted in the country's colonial past. Which of the following best describes the impact of colonialism on Nigeria's constitutional development?
A. Colonialism introduced a rigid and inflexible constitution that stifled Nigeria's growth.
B. Colonialism imposed a constitution that prioritized the interests of the colonial powers over those of the indigenous population.
C. Colonialism laid the foundation for Nigeria's constitutional development by introducing the concept of representative government.
D. Colonialism had no significant impact on Nigeria's constitutional development.
Question 15
The United Nations has played a crucial role in promoting international cooperation and resolving conflicts between nations. Which of the following is a key principle of the United Nations Charter?
A. The principle of sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of member states.
B. The principle of collective security and the use of force only in self-defense.
C. The principle of promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
D. The principle of promoting economic development and cooperation among member states.

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