SS3 Third Term Government Past Questions And Answers

This blog post aims to be your compass, guiding you through intricate concepts and helping you solidify your grasp on SS3 Government. Dive into this extended set of questions, explore the nuances of political systems, and gear up for success in your Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

 

Question 36:

What is the primary function of the judiciary in a democratic system?

 

A) Making laws

B) Enforcing laws

C) Interpreting laws

D) Advising the President

 

Answer:

C) Interpreting laws

 

Question 37:

In a unitary system, where does the concentration of power lie?

 

A) Executive branch

B) Legislative branch

C) Local governments

D) Central government

 

Answer:

D) Central government

 

Question 38:

What is the significance of a written constitution in a democratic state?

 

A) Flexibility in governance

B) Legal foundation and framework

C) Concentration of power

D) Rule by divine right

 

Answer:

B) Legal foundation and framework

 

Question 39:

Who is responsible for conducting foreign affairs in a presidential system?

 

A) Secretary of State

B) Secretary of Defense

C) Attorney General

D) Chief of Staff

 

Answer:

A) Secretary of State

 

Question 40:

What is the purpose of an electoral commission in a democracy?

 

A) Making laws

B) Conducting elections

C) Enforcing laws

D) Advising the President

 

Answer:

B) Conducting elections

 

Question 41:

In a federal system, what role does the Constitution play in the distribution of powers?

 

A) Allocating powers to the central government only

B) Concentrating all powers in the executive

C) Dividing powers between central and regional governments

D) Excluding the judiciary from having any powers

 

Answer:

C) Dividing powers between central and regional governments

 

Question 42:

What is the primary role of civil society organizations in a democracy?

 

A) Enforcing laws

B) Advocating for citizens’ interests

C) Making laws

D) Controlling the military

 

Answer:

B) Advocating for citizens’ interests

 

Question 43:

In a confederal system, how are decisions made regarding national policies?

 

A) By the central government

B) By local governments

C) By regional governments

D) By a combination of regional and central governments

 

Answer:

C) By regional governments

 

Question 44:

Which branch of government is responsible for approving treaties in a presidential system?

 

A) Executive

B) Legislative

C) Judiciary

D) Military

 

Answer:

B) Legislative

 

Question 45:

What is the significance of the principle of federalism in a government structure?

 

A) Centralization of power

B) Division of powers between different levels of government

C) Abolition of regional governments

D) Rule by divine right

 

Answer:

B) Division of powers between different levels of government

 

Question 46:

Who is responsible for the administration of justice in a country?

 

A) Chief Justice

B) Attorney General

C) Minister of Justice

D) Chief Judge

 

Answer:

A) Chief Justice

 

Question 47:

Which branch of government is responsible for approving the national budget in a parliamentary system?

 

A) Executive

B) Legislative

C) Judiciary

D) Monarch (King/Queen)

 

Answer:

B) Legislative

 

Question 48:

What is the primary function of the Central Bank in a country’s economic system?

 

A) Making laws

B) Enforcing laws

C) Controlling monetary policy

D) Conducting elections

 

Answer:

C) Controlling monetary policy

 

Question 49:

In international relations, what is the concept of diplomacy?

 

A) Military strategy

B) Economic cooperation

C) Negotiation between nations

D) Political ideology

 

Answer:

C) Negotiation between nations

 

Question 50:

What is the purpose of the Ombudsman in a government system?

 

A) Making laws

B) Investigating complaints against the government

C) Enforcing laws

D) Conducting elections

 

Answer:

B) Investigating complaints against the government

 

Question 51:

Who has the power to veto legislation in a presidential system?

 

A) President

B) Congress

C) Judiciary

D) Chief of Staff

 

Answer:

A) President

 

Question 52:

What is the primary function of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?

 

A) Maintaining international peace and security

B) Promoting economic and social cooperation

C) Cultural exchange

D) Humanitarian aid

 

Answer:

B) Promoting economic and social cooperation

 

Question 53:

What is the primary role of a local government in a federal system?

 

A) Conducting foreign affairs

B) Enforcing national laws

C) Administering local affairs

D) Creating national policies

 

Answer:

C) Administering local affairs

 

Question 54:

In a democracy, what is the significance of a free press?

 

A) Enforcing laws

B) Making laws

C) Protecting citizens’ rights

D) Controlling the military

 

Answer:

C) Protecting citizens’ rights

 

Question 55:

What is the purpose of the principle of popular sovereignty in a democracy?

 

A) Concentration of power in the executive

B) Rule by divine right

C) Power emanating from the people

D) Exclusion of citizens from political processes

 

Answer:

C) Power emanating from the people.