SEPOSS Concept of Government?

Which statement best defines the term Government?

• A group of people who choose their rulers to run their country.

• A group of people with power and authority to rule others.

• A group of people who control the government.

What type of government system mainly exists in the Caribbean?

• Democracy

• Authoritarian

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

Which of the following is not considered as a democracy?

• Based on the principles of fairness, justice, respect and honour.

• There should be respect for the law, for human rights and for civil liberties.

• Complete control and do not allow others to oppose.

• There should be free and fair elections to choose people who will govern.

All the written laws by which a country is governed is referred to as?

• Laws

• Constitution

• Transparency

• Justice

Use the best word to complete the sentence below.

An opportunity for eligible people in a country to on an particular issue is called a __________________

• Debate

• Constitution

• vote

• Referendum

Which word best describes state of lawlessness

• Anarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Transparency

All of the following are the responsibilities of a government except_______________________

• Making laws

• Enforcing laws

• Developing policies

• perverting Justice

How many branches of government exist in a democracy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Judiciary

• Executive

• Legislative

• Central

Which branch of government develops policies?

• Executive

• Judiciary

• Legislative

• Central