S.S.S.1 3rd Term Government Exam

1. The principle of rule of law emphasizes:

• A) Equality of all before the law

• B) Military rule

• C) Immunity of government officials

• D) Disregard for the judiciary

2 One of the key features of rule of law is:

• A) Arbitrary rule

• B) Supremacy of the law

• C) Political victimization

• D) Selective justice

3 Under rule of law:

• A) Only the president obeys the law

• B) Everyone, including leaders, is subject to the law

• C) Citizens are excluded from the law

• D) Soldiers are above the law

4 Rule of law promotes:

• A) Tyranny

• B) Equality and fairness

• C) Injustice

• D) Military dictatorship

5. Fundamental human rights are rights:

• A) Given by political parties

• B) That can be abused by security agencies

• C) Enjoyed by citizens and protected by law

• D) Enjoyed only by politicians

6. Fundamental human rights are often included in:

• A) Newspapers

• B) The constitution

• C) Magazines

• D) Party manifestos

7. The separation of powers involves:

• A) Concentrating powers in one arm

• B) Sharing powers among the arms of government

• C) Giving all powers to the president

• D) Merging the legislature and judiciary

8. Separation of powers prevents:

• A) Abuse of power

• B) Political participation

• C) Human rights protection

• D) Economic development

9. A representative government is one where:

• A) The army rules the people

• B) Leaders are elected by the people

• C) Leaders inherit power

• D) Judges rule the people

10. A feature of representative government is:

• A) No elections

• B) Political dictatorship

• C) Periodic elections

• D) Military take-over