GOVERNMENT QUIZ

Colonialism is defined as the

• Struggle against foreign domination

• Imposition of foreign rule on a territory

• Political struggle for independence

• Economic dependence on developed nations

The set of attitudes and beliefs that determine that behaviour of citizens in a political system is called

• Socialisation

• Devolution

• Political culture

• Representation government

Which of the following party systems best represents all shades of opinions?

• Multi-party

• Elite party

• Two-party

• One-party

A manifesto can be defined as the

• Opportunity to form a political party

• Power to rule the masses

• Proposed programmes of a political party

• Policy of a political party in power

Which of the following exists in a one-party state?

• Only the workers’ party is allowed to exist

• The ruling party is the only legal party

• Only the students’ party is allowed to exist

• Elections to the legislature are held at the party’s conference

The following are the aims of an election except that

• a group sticks on to power

• The people determine who rules

• There is accountability of the leaders

• there is a smooth change of government

A citizen is an individual who

• Has the legal and political rights in a country

• Enjoys immunity in the country

• Has lived in a country for some time

• Enjoys only economic rights

Montesquieu’s political theory of separation of powers was meant to

• Promote unity in government

• Enhance state security

• Prevent dictatorial rule

• Ensure social justice

One of the prominent West African nationalist leaders was

• Jomo Kenyatta

• S.L. Akintola

• Sekou Toure

• Kwame Nkrumah

The Secretary-General of the United Nations Organisation (UNO) is appointed for a period of

• Five years

• Seven years

• Nine years

• Above all Three years