SS TWO GOVERNMENT QUIZ

^{The belief, values and attitudes which are commonly held and expressed by the majority of people on a given public issue is referred to as __________}

• Public character

• Public matter

• Public opinion

• Public agenda

In a democratic government, franchise is given to all_________

• Qualified adult citizens

• Citizens

• Resident adults

• Loyal party members

Which of the following led to the introduction of indirect rule in Nigeria by the British?

• Need for adequate financial resources

• Manpower and personnel shortages

• Speedy transition to independence

• Desire for rapid development

Franchise means

• right to formulate policy

• right to education

• right to vote and be voted for

• freedom of speech

The term "electorate" means

• those contesting election

• those that are qualified to vote

• government officials

• the parliament

The following are the conditions for contesting election except

• human right

• age

• residence

• registration

One of the following is a merit of unlimited suffrage

• it brings about victimization

• it encourages rigging

• it is undemocratic

• it is democratic

The purpose of an election is to _______

• allow people to participate in choosing their leaders

• provide social amenities for the electorate

• give political education to the rich

• allow the counting of votes in public

Universal Adult Suffrage is popular because it

• allows for equal political representation

• allows for greater political participation

• encourages a multi-party system

• ensures equal performance of all political parties

Which of the following is not a factor that promotes democratic electoral system?

• political consciousness

• periodic election

• popularity of the governor

• up-to-date electoral register