SS1 Government mid-term test

A type of government with unlimited power passed down from parent to child with a leader called king, queen, emperor or emir

• Absolute Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

What type of government is ruled by force?

• Theocracy

• Democarcy

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional Monarchy

All governments have legislative power. This is the power to____.

• make laws

• carry out laws (enforce laws)

• interpret laws (decide what the laws mean and if they have been broken)

In which form of government do citizens have freedoms of religion and speech, and the right to criticize the government?

• democracy

• theocracy

• absolute monarchy

How many tiers of government are there in Nigeria's federal system?

• A) 2

• B) 3

• C) 4

• D) 5

This plan provides the rules for government.

• constitution

• confederacy

• Preamble

• politics

What is the main difference between coercive power and persuasive power?

• Coercive power involves the ability to reward or punish, while persuasive power involves the ability to influence behavior
• Coercive power is used in democratic rule, while persuasive power is used in military rule
• Coercive power is based on force, while persuasive power is based on control
• Coercive power is legitimate or rightful, while persuasive power is not

Which of the following is an example of economic power?

• Dangote
• A priest/imam
• Army generals
• The president

Which of the following is NOT a type of power?

• Political power
• Economic power
• Emotional power
• Religious power

Which of the following is NOT a source of power?

• Control or force
• Wealth
• Population
• Formal office or position