Government Past Questions And Answers
A federal system of government is adopted in a state with
- A. a single ethnic group
- B. small population with large expanse of land
- C. weak economic base
- D. marked inequalities among the component units
Which of the following categories of people can vote in periodic elections?
- A. Minors
- B. Aliens
- C. Lunatics
- D. Citizens
One major disadvantage of public opinion is that
- A. the critics of government policies are always harassed
- B. a vocal minority claims to represent the majority
- C. gossip and rumours thrive
- D. leaders are unnecessarily criticized.
The principle of the rule of law stipulates that
- A. only juges interpret the law
- B. law makers are above the law
- C. everyone is equal before the law
- D. lawyers make laws
In democracy, Franchise is given to all
- A. Adult citizens
- B. citizens
- C. loyal party members
- D. resident adults
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
On a crucial issue like this, I am sure that Peter, as usual, will sit on the fence. This means that Peter will
- A. speak out his true feelings
- B. not commit himself to any side
- C. be relaxing in his house instead of speaking out
- D. sit on the wall between the two parties
In a feudal system, the hierarchy of citizens is the king
- A. nobles and lords
- B. queen and lords
- C. knights and nobles
- D. lords and serfs
The following are the reasons widely espoused for military intervention and rules in West Africa except ______
- A. Tribalism and Nepotism
- B. inordinate ambition of soldiers
- C. maladministration
- D. religion
One of the objectives of public corporations is to
- A. enhance public awareness
- B. narrow the gap between the rich and the poor
- C. encourage individual participation
- D. maximize profit
A system of government in which the head of state is elected for a fixed term of office is known as
- A. republican
- B. monarchical
- C. confederal
- D. federal