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THEORY 1. Differentiate between legal sovereignty and political sovereignty. 2. What factors limit the sovereignty of government? 3. What is political authority? 4. Explain the various types of political authority. 5. Explain the political concept of legitimacy. 6. What are the factors that sustain legitimacy in a state? 7. What…

THEORY 1. Discuss the importance of government as an institution of the state. 2. Explain what is meant by Government as an academic field of study. 3. Outline the basic functions performed by a modern government. 4. What is government as an academic field of study? 5. Define Government as…

THEORY 1. Explain why the powers of the Executive arm of the government have increased in recent years 2. How is the Executive controlled in the exercise of its powers and functions? 3. Highlight the main functions of the executive in a modern state. OBJECTIVES 1. Which of the following…

THEORY 1. In what ways could the executive arm of government interfere with the independence of the judiciary? 2. How can the efficiency of the judiciary be guaranteed in safeguarding the rights of a citizen? 3. What are the characteristics of the judiciary in a state? 4. (a) What is…

THEORY 1. Why do some West African countries adopt the unitary system of government while others do not? 2. Why do some countries adopt unitary system of government? 3. Highlight any three reasons for the adoption of a Unitary Constitution. OBJECTIVES 1. In a unitary state, governmental powers are concentrated…

THEORY 1. (a) What is a Federal State?(b) What are the problems usually associated with Federal system of government? 2. Explain concurrent functions in a federation. 3. Outline five factors that give rise to the adoption of federalism. OBJECTIVES 1. Which of the following is not a pre-requisite for the…

THEORY 1. (a) What is a confederation?(b) Highlight the problems that are likely to arise in a confederal state. 2. Outline five features of a confederal system of government. OBJECTIVES 1. In a confederation, more powers reside in theA. component units.B. president.C. central government.D. prime minister. 2. Which of the…