SS1 Third Term Government Past Questions And Answers

Question: What is the purpose of the judiciary’s power of judicial review?

 

A) Enforcing laws

B) Making laws

C) Interpreting laws

D) Evaluating the constitutionality of laws

Answer: D) Evaluating the constitutionality of laws

Question: Which principle suggests that decisions should be made based on the will of the majority?

 

A) Rule of Law

B) Rule of Majority

C) Rule of Force

D) Rule of Custom

Answer: B) Rule of Majority

Question: In a federal system, what happens if there is a conflict between federal and state laws?

 

A) Federal law always prevails

B) State law always prevails

C) Both laws are nullified

D) It depends on the specific case

Answer: A) Federal law always prevails

Question: What is the term for a system of government where power is shared among various levels, including central and regional authorities?

 

A) Unitary

B) Federal

C) Oligarchic

D) Autocratic

Answer: B) Federal

Question: In a parliamentary system, what happens if a vote of no confidence is passed against the government?

 

A) The government continues without change

B) The government dissolves, and new elections are held

C) The Prime Minister becomes the head of state

D) The President appoints a new government

Answer: B) The government dissolves, and new elections are held

Question: What is the primary role of a civil service in a government?

 

A) Making laws

B) Enforcing laws

C) Implementing policies

D) Conducting elections

Answer: C) Implementing policies

Question: In a theocratic government, how are laws typically derived?

 

A) Based on the constitution

B) Through democratic processes

C) From religious scriptures

D) By the military

Answer: C) From religious scriptures

Question: What is the term for a political system where one party dominates and holds significant power?

 

A) Multi-party system

B) One-party system

C) Two-party system

D) Coalition system

Answer: B) One-party system

Question: What is the purpose of the electoral college in some presidential systems?

 

A) To conduct elections

B) To appoint government officials

C) To elect the head of state

D) To ensure proportional representation

Answer: C) To elect the head of state

Question: In a democracy, what role does the media play?

 

A) Enforcing laws

B) Making laws

C) Conducting elections

D) Providing information and oversight

Answer: D) Providing information and oversight

Question: What is the term for a government system where power is concentrated in the hands of a small group of military officials?

 

A) Democracy

B) Oligarchy

C) Autocracy

D) Anarchy

Answer: B) Oligarchy

Question: What is the purpose of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom’s parliamentary system?

 

A) To make laws

B) To represent the common people

C) To review and revise legislation

D) To execute government policies

Answer: C) To review and revise legislation

Question: Which branch of government is responsible for approving or rejecting treaties in many countries?

 

A) Executive

B) Legislative

C) Judiciary

D) Administrative

Answer: B) Legislative

Question: What is the term for a political ideology that advocates for limited government intervention in economic and social matters?

 

A) Socialism

B) Communism

C) Capitalism

D) Fascism

Answer: C) Capitalism

Question: In a unitary system, what is the relationship between central and local governments?

 

A) Independent and sovereign

B) Interdependent and subordinate

C) Equal and autonomous

D) Unrelated and isolated

Answer: B) Interdependent and subordinate

Question: What is the primary responsibility of a mayor in a local government?

 

A) Making national laws

B) Enforcing federal policies

C) Overseeing local administration

D) Conducting international relations

Answer: C) Overseeing local administration

Question: What is the purpose of the United Nations (UN) in international relations?

 

A) To promote economic alliances

B) To facilitate military alliances

C) To maintain international peace and security

D) To enforce global laws

Answer: C) To maintain international peace and security

Question: In a representative democracy, how are government officials chosen?

 

A) Through hereditary succession

B) By military appointment

C) Through free and fair elections

D) By economic status

Answer: C) Through free and fair elections

Question: What is the primary purpose of an opposition party in a democratic system?

 

A) To support the government

B) To provide checks and balances

C) To appoint ministers

D) To dissolve the parliament

Answer: B) To provide checks and balances

Question: Which document outlines the principles and purposes of the United Nations?

 

A) Charter of

Rights

B) Constitution

C) Declaration of Independence

D) United Nations Charter

Answer: D) United Nations Charter