1. The study of government is important because it

A. directs people’s attention to development of non-state institutions
B. enables citizens to understand processes for managing state affairs ✔

C. encourages individuals to take decisions that satisfy their aspirations
D. encourages the elite to remain in power

Explanation:
Studying government helps citizens understand how public affairs are managed.

2. A system of government where political powers are inherited is called

A. monarchy ✔

B. diarchy
C. democracy
D. aristocracy

Explanation:
In a monarchy, leadership is passed from one family member to another.

3. Democracy can be promoted through

A. gerrymandering
B. slander
C. accountability ✔

D. lobbying

Explanation:
Accountability ensures leaders are responsible to the people.

4. The ability to command obedience is called

A. authority ✔

B. influence
C. legitimacy
D. mobilization

Explanation:
Authority is the recognized right to command obedience.

5. Legitimacy is determined mainly by

A. charisma
B. influence
C. acceptance ✔

D. desire

Explanation:
A government is legitimate when it is accepted by the people.

6. Which of the following is a feature of democracy?

A. majority rule ✔

B. election by selected adults
C. quick decision making
D. rule of wealthy men

Explanation:
Decisions in a democracy are based on the will of the majority.

7. Which of the following is a source of political power?

A. gerrymandering
B. election ✔

C. filibuster
D. immunity

Explanation:
Elections give leaders legitimate political power.

8. Laws made by non-legislative bodies are called

A. judicial review
B. delegated legislation ✔

C. criminal laws
D. case law

Explanation:
Delegated legislation is made by bodies other than the legislature.

9. Delegated legislation is unpopular because it

A. quickens the law making process
B. receives wide publicity
C. is not made by the legislature ✔

D. caters for emergency situations

Explanation:
It is criticized because elected lawmakers do not make it directly.

10. Political socialization begins from

A. adulthood
B. childhood ✔

C. old age
D. manhood

Explanation:
Children first learn political values from family and school.

11. A.V. Dicey popularized the principle of

A. rule of law ✔

B. democracy
C. political culture
D. separation of powers

Explanation:
A.V. Dicey emphasized equality before the law.

12. Which of the following is the lowest in the hierarchy of feudal system?

A. Knights
B. Serfs ✔

C. Nobles
D. Lords

Explanation:
Serfs were peasants with little or no rights.

13. The ratification of major executive decisions by the legislature is in line with

A. separation of powers
B. rule of law
C. checks and balances ✔

D. fusion of powers

Explanation:
Checks and balances prevent abuse of power.

14. In which of the following political systems is rule of law most enhanced?

A. cabinet system ✔

B. feudal system
C. fascist system
D. communist system

Explanation:
The cabinet system emphasizes legal and constitutional governance.

15. A constitution is the

A. written document of traditional practices
B. functional aspect of government activities
C. supreme document of the government
D. fundamental laws of the land ✔

Explanation:
A constitution contains the basic laws of a state.

16. A constitution is important because it

A. teaches moral values of the society
B. prescribes rules for those who govern ✔

C. serves as a source of conflict in society
D. describes the laws and admonishes obedience

Explanation:
It guides the actions of government officials.

17. Which of the following cannot be found in a constitution?

A. fundamental human rights
B. manifestoes of political parties ✔

C. organs of government
D. duties and obligations of citizens

Explanation:
Party manifestoes are not part of a constitution.

18. A rigid constitution is a feature of

A. unitary system
B. monarchical system
C. federal system ✔

D. confederal system

Explanation:
Federal systems require difficult amendment procedures.

19. In a parliamentary system, the executive is weak because it is

A. accountable to parliament ✔

B. responsible for its own actions
C. headed by a prime minister
D. controlled by the head of state

Explanation:
The executive depends on the legislature for survival.

20. In a federal system, the powers of state governments are subordinate to

A. the regional constitutions
B. the supreme body of state laws
C. acts of the parliament at the centre ✔

D. provincial laws

Explanation:
Central laws override state laws in a federation.

21. An advantage of a confederation over a federation is that the component units

A. have the right to secede ✔

B. share resources equally
C. are politically stable
D. co-operate fully with the centre

Explanation:
Members of a confederation can withdraw freely.

22. Confederalism was once practiced in

A. Nigeria and Ghana
B. Senegal and The Gambia ✔

C. Mali and Côte d’Ivoire
D. none of the above

Explanation:
Senegambia practiced a short-lived confederation.

23. Which of the following acts as a check on the executive in financial control?

A. judiciary
B. civil service
C. press
D. legislature ✔

Explanation:
The legislature approves budgets and public spending.

24. In a legislature, carpet-crossing means

A. crossing over the carpet
B. decamping to another party ✔

C. legislative dismissal
D. legislative instrument

Explanation:
It refers to changing party allegiance.

25. The responsibility of the judiciary is to

A. make rules
B. formulate decisions
C. arrest offenders
D. adjudicate cases ✔

Explanation:
Courts interpret laws and settle disputes.

26. One of the limitations on freedom of speech is

A. libel ✔

B. trespassing
C. bye-laws
D. unlawful detention

Explanation:
False statements that harm reputation are restricted.

27. A citizen’s duties do not include

A. defending the nation
B. obeying the laws
C. paying taxes
D. giving alms to the poor ✔

Explanation:
Charity is voluntary, not a civic duty.

28. One-party system leads to

A. dictatorship ✔

B. democracy
C. diarchy
D. theocracy

Explanation:
Political opposition is suppressed.

29. In a democratic state, the party system that usually operates is

A. mass party
B. multi-party ✔

C. one-party
D. elite party

Explanation:
Multiple parties allow political choice.

30. The coming together of two or more political parties to form a government is

A. coalition ✔

B. merger
C. unification
D. co-operation

Explanation:
Coalitions help parties achieve majority control.

31. Universal Adult Suffrage is associated with a

A. democratic government ✔

B. military government
C. gerontocratic government
D. fascist government

Explanation:
All adults have the right to vote.

32. Restricted franchise violates the idea of

A. political equality ✔

B. political culture
C. public accountability
D. political socialization

Explanation:
Every citizen should have equal voting rights.

33. A major advantage of the Secret Ballot System is that

A. it is faster than other systems
B. it ensures the anonymity of the voter ✔

C. it extends the franchise to all adults
D. nobody can be prevented from voting

Explanation:
Voters are protected from intimidation.

34. The ‘first-past-the-post’ system is also called

A. second ballot system
B. proportional representation
C. simple majority system ✔

D. alternative vote system

Explanation:
The candidate with the highest votes wins.

35. Proportional representation is more appropriate in a

A. multi-party system ✔

B. plurality system
C. unitary system
D. monarchical system

Explanation:
It ensures fair representation of many parties.

36. Which of the following aids public opinion formation?

A. order-in-council
B. free press ✔

C. one-party system
D. press censorship

Explanation:
A free press informs and educates citizens.

37. The civil service is an institution for

A. private organizational goals
B. civil society policies
C. formulating and executing public policies ✔

D. private agenda

Explanation:
Civil servants help implement government decisions.

38. Recruitment by the civil service commission prevents

A. political patronage ✔

B. bribery and corruption
C. overstaffing
D. bureaucracy

Explanation:
Merit-based recruitment limits favoritism.

39. Which of the following manages a public corporation?

A. chambers of commerce
B. board of directors ✔

C. accountant-general
D. auditor-general

Explanation:
A board oversees policy and administration.

40. Local governments are essential because they

A. encourage division in a country
B. implement national policies
C. make laws for a nation
D. train local people in the art of governing ✔

Explanation:
They promote grassroots political participation.

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