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Government

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In this type of government, the power is in the hands of the citizens, who vote in free elections.
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Autocracy
2.
In which type of government are citizens MOST likely to choose their leader?
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Monarchy
3.

When a King or Queen rule and control a government, it is known as a ______.

a)

monarchy

b)

democracy

c)

theocracy

d)

dictatorship

e)

oligarchy

4.

Which branch of government ENFORCES or CARRIES OUT the laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judiciary

d)

Memorial

5.

Which branch of government MAKES or WRITES the laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Memorial

6.

Which branch of government INTERPRETS or EXPLAINS the laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Memorial

7.

Who is the the head of the local government in each parish?

a)

President

b)

Mayor

c)

Parish Manager

d)

Justice of the Peace

8.

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

a)

32

b)

57

c)

63

d)

21

9.

Universal Adult Suffrage refers to

a)

The hardships faced by adults in society

b)

The right of individuals to vote over the age of 18 to vote

c)

The right to pay income tax over the age of 18

d)

The right of all persons 18 years and younger to voter

10.

The division of the functions of government into judicial, legislative and executive reflects the principle of

a)

Collective bargaining

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

First past the post System

d)

Executive supremacy

11.

The police force of Jamaica can do all of the following EXCEPT

a)

Enforcing the law

b)

Making Laws

c)

Protect and serve

d)

arrest and charge offenders

12.

Which branch of government implements policies for the individuals in the country?

a)

EXECUTIVE

b)

JUDICIARY

c)

LEGISLATURE

13.

In the first past the post electoral system

a)

The party with the most seats form the government

b)

The party with the most votes, form the government

c)

The country is treated as a single constituency

d)

Political Parties prepare a list of candidates based on the number of seats in parliament

14.

The main reason for making and enforcing laws is to

a)

Scare citizens into obedience

b)

Strengthen the government

c)

Ensure that police officers are busy

d)

Maintain an orderly , stable society

15.

All of the following fall under the judiciary EXCEPT

a)

The Appeal Court

b)

The Senate

c)

The Coroner Court

16.

The body responsible for deciding government policy is the

a)

Judiciary

b)

Legislature

c)

Prime minister

d)

Cabinet

17.

(a)   creates a bond between Member of Parliament and the individuals who voted.

18.

The political party with the second highest number of votes, but which is NOT in power is the

a)

The Cabinet

b)

The Electors

c)

The representatives

d)

The Opposition

19.

In Jamaica, General elections to choose a member of parliament takes place a least every _____ years.

a)

5

b)

10

c)

6

d)

15

20.

Which of is the lowest court in Jamaica?

a)

Family court

b)

Revenue Court

c)

Resident Magistrates Court

d)

Petty Session Court

21.

The head of government in Jamaica is the

a)

Governor General

b)

Prime Minister

c)

Leader of the Opposition

d)

President of the Senate

22.

Governments are responsible for protecting their borders from outside aggression.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

23.

The Executive arm of government comprises the Prime Minister and other Ministers.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

24.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the civil service?

a)

Advising the ministers

b)

Fixing the date of elections

c)

Devising ways of implementing policies

d)

Evaluating the success of policies

25.

Free and Fair elections include all of the following EXCEPT

a)

all votes are counted

b)

votes remain a secret

c)

those entitled to vote are allowed to do so

d)

voters are told who to vote for on election day

26.

The first step in the voting process is

a)

presenting a voter's ID

b)

marking and X on the ballot paper for the candidate of your choice

c)

Finding out where you should cast your vote ( polling station)

27.

The final step in the voting process is

a)

Watching the ballot being placed in the ballot box.

b)

Leaving the vicinity of the polling station

c)

Staying around at the polling station

28.

When casting your vote the voter is allowed to show who he/she voted for

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE