Understanding Democracy and Governance

Democracy can be promoted through

• genymandering

• slander

• accountability

• Lobbying

The ratification of major executive decisions by the legislature is in line with the application of

• separation of powers

• rule of law

• checks and balances

• fusion of powers

A constitution is important because it

• teaches moral values of the society

• prescribes rules for those who govern

• serves as a source of conflict in society

• describes the laws and admonishes obedience

Which of the following cannot be found in a constitution?

• Fundamental Human Rights

• Manifestoes of political parties

• Organs of government

• Duties and obligations of citizens

In a parliamentary system the executive is weak because it is

• accountable to parliament

• responsible for its own actions

• headed by a prime minister

• the head of state that controls the government

Which constitutional clause has been most commonly used to expand federal government power over time?

• Supremacy Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Tenth Amendment

What is the significance of the Tenth Amendment in the context of U.S. federalism?

• It grants the federal government power to tax

• It allows Congress to regulate interstate commerce

• It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states

• It establishes the president's role as commander-in-chief

What is the primary role of the House of Commons in the UK political system?

• To act as the UK's constitutional court

• To represent regional governments in Parliament

• To scrutinise and pass legislation

• To appoint the monarch

Which of the following is a key criticism of the First Past the Post (FPTP) system?

• It always produces coalition governments

• It leads to equal representation for all parties

• It often results in wasted votes and under-representation of smaller parties

• It is too complex for voters to understand

Which voting system is used in elections to the Scottish Parliament?

• First Past the Post

• Additional Member System

• Supplementary Vote

• Single Transferable Vote