Second Term Examination
Class : SSS 1
Subject : Government
1. A classless society is the ultimate goal of __________. (a) socialism (b) totalitarianism (c) capitalism (d) feudalism
2. Fascism as a system of government originated in __________. (a) Italy (b) Germany (c) France (d) Britain
3. A country is said to be democratic if _____________. (a) à gerrymandering exists (b) there are free and fair elections (c) citizens are disenfranchised (d) the press is owned by the government
4. Constitutionality is synonymous with ___________. (a) separation of powers (b) supremacy of the law (c) delegated legislation (d) checks and balance.
5. Citizenship can be acquired by ___________. (a) nationalism (b) naturalization (c) indigenization (d) collectivism
6. A citizen’s right to expression can be limited if he ____________. (a) pays taxes when due (b) serves as witness in court (c) commits slander, libel or sedition (d) fails to vote during elections
7. An organization whose ultimate aim is to gain the control of government a implement its programme is known as a ___________. (a) pressure group (b) political party (c) trade union (d) professional association
8. The chief executive in a parliamentary system of government is known as the ___________ (a) president (b) speaker (c) prime Minister (d) Governor general
9. Which of the following protect the rights of the individual in a state? (a) The police and soldiers (b) The Executive and legislature (c) The police and courts (d) The lawmakers and lawyers
10. A representative government is one in which __________. (a) the executive controls the judiciary (b) half of the parliament is popularly elected (c) traditional rulers form the majority in parliament (d) the ultimate power resides with the people
11. The life of the legislature comes to an end during __________. (a) prorogation (b)” adjournment (c) dissolution (d) end of the session
12. Another name the simple majority system of voting is the _________. (a) First part the post system (b) proportional representation (c) absolute majority (d) second ballot system
13. Under delegated legislation, the institution empowered to make laws is the ___________. (a) press (b) pressure groups (c) executive (d)political parties
14. One of the functions of political parties is to _________. (a) make laws (b) declare a state of emergency (c) interpret the constitution (d) aggregate interest
15. One of the main principles of the presidential system is the __________. (a) parliamentary supremacy (b) separation of powers (c) creation of local governments (d) collective responsibility
16. Which of the following formulates and implements government policy? (a) Judiciary (b) Labour (c) Executive (d) Police
17. The principle of checks and balances modifies the theory of _______. (a) delegated legislation (b) supremacy of the law (c) separation of power (d) rule of law
18. Pressure groups use all the following techniques to achieve their objectives except ________. (a) lobbying (b) demonstrating (c) coup de tat (d) strikes
19. Which of the following countries is operating a unitary constitution? (a) Nigeria (b) Canada (c) Britain (d) America
20. Which of the following is not a purpose of elections? (a) Political recruitment (b) Rigging (c) Exercise of franchise (d) Legitimacy
Section B: Theory
1a. Define the term Democracy
1b. List and explain the two forms of democracy
2a. Define the term “Constitutional Democracy”
2b. What is rule of law?
3. List five powers and functions of judiciary, executive and legislature.
4a. List and explain the three arms of government
4b. Explain the structure of judiciary