Government past questions

The ultimate source of power and authority which sets the state apart from other forms of political organisations is referred to as

• A. constitutionalism

• B. checks and balances.

• C. rule of law

• D. sovereignty

The institution through which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws is the

• A. government

• B. . judiciary.

• C . political party

• D. security agency

The fundamental principles by which a state is ordered and governed are usually outlined in a

• A. bill.

• B. . constitution

• C. . parliamentary proceedings

• D. . state manual

Which one among the following factors greatly restrains the government in a democratic society?

• A. Consent of the governed

• B. Consent of the civil society organisation.

• C . Ideology of the party

• D. Parliamentary debates

The following factors are challenges faced by the judiciary under the doctrine of Separation of Powers except.

• A. appointment of judges.

• B. financial autonomy.

• C . removal of judges from office.

• D. poor legal infrastructure

Accountability in constitutional democracy is best enforced through a system of

• A. checks and balances

• B. civil society organisations

• C. subversion of the law

• D. selection of the right leaders

One of the reasons for having two legislative chambers in the governance structure of a country is to ensure the.

• A. executive is kept under check and control.

• B. powers of the lower chamber is suppressed

• C. strict control of the affairs of the state

• D. thorough scrutiny of legislation

The application of the common principles that are important to improve decision-making processes and ultimately strengthen democracy and improve social and economic development is best described as.

• A. good governance

• B. . fundamental human rights

• C.separation of powers

• D. social democracy

Which one of the following factors has contributed largely to the weakened and poor performance of state institutions in most West African States?

• A. corruption

• B. globalisation

• C. low remuneration and wages

• D . weak institutional memory

One of the paramount roles to play as a citizen in sustaining the democratic system of governance is to.

• A. avoid criticism of government

• B. play the partisan card.

• C. pray for a good leader

• D. register and vote in elections