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Government

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There is a sole ruler over the people, and this ruler is often oppressive and limits the rights of their citizens

a)

absolute monarchy

b)

dictatorship

c)

oligarchy

d)

republic

2.

Every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together everyone makes all of the important decisions

a)

autocracy

b)

direct democracy

c)

oligarchy

d)

representative democracy

3.

What power does Congress have in relation to federal agencies and launching wars?

a)

a. Giving absolute power to the president

b)

b. Preventing tyranny by the president

c)

c. Ensuring the president has no authority

d)

d. Limiting congressional powers

4.
Which of these is the Branch of Government that enforces the laws? 
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive
5.

Nationalism is...

a)

the act of a stronger nation dominating a weaker nation

b)

a strong sense of pride and devotion to one's people or country

c)

an intellectual movement that triggered Enlightenment ideas

d)

a classless society where the means of production are owned by all

6.

What is the role of the federal government?

a)

Making laws on national issues that affect all Australians

b)

Making laws only for individual states

c)

Running local schools and hospitals

d)

Collecting stamp duty on property

7.

In the Federal System of the United States government, the National Government has the power to:

a)

Regulate Interstate Commerce

b)

Elections

c)

Coin Money

d)

Declare War

e)

Create and Fund an Army and a Navy

8.

When did the colonies become states of the nation of the commonwealth of Australia?

a)

1900

b)

1901

c)

1899

d)

1902

9.
Nigeria officially became a republic in which year?
a)
1970
b)
1980
c)
1963
d)
1960
10.
Which region of Nigeria is known for its oil production?
a)
South-East
b)
South-South
c)
North-West
d)
North-East
11.

Example of a country that operates three tiers of government is

a)

USA

b)

India

c)

Canada

d)

all the above

12.

Which is the most populated country in the world?

(a)  

13.
What tasks does INEC handle during the election process?
a)
Creating new electoral laws
b)
Counting votes after the election
c)
Setting up polling stations and training officials
d)
Campaigning for political parties
14.
What is the official name of the Nigerian Electoral Commission?
a)
National Electoral Commission
b)
Independent National Electoral Commission
c)
Federal Electoral Commission
d)
Democratic Electoral Commission
15.
In what way do elections act as a basis for measuring the popularity of the government in power?
a)
They promote autocracy
b)
They eliminate political parties
c)
The winning margin reflects public support
d)
They discourage citizen participation
16.
Why are elections considered one of the pillars of democracy?
a)
They promote autocracy
b)
They measure government popularity
c)
They eliminate political parties
d)
They discourage citizen participation
17.
Which type of election is conducted within a political party to choose candidates for a country's election?
a)
Direct election
b)
Indirect election
c)
Run-off election
d)
Primary election
18.

Basic principle of democracy that says laws are passed by majority vote and election are decided by a majority of the voters.

a)

Majority rule

b)

Interest groups

c)

Function

19.

Which of the following is most likely to increase popular participation in politics?

a)

Reducing the number of political parties

b)

Increasing political education and awareness

c)

Banning protests and demonstrations

d)

Limiting voting rights

20.

Registering to vote was an important part of the civil rights movement because it

a)

Gave political power to African Americans

b)

Allowed for the formation of Super PACs

c)

Encouraged both legislative and popular referendums

d)

Protected citizens from propaganda

21.

How many tiers of government do we have in Nigeria?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

6

22.

What is the difference between decrees and acts of the parliament?

a)

Decrees are made by the legislature, acts of parliament are made by lawyers

b)

Decrees are made by military rulers, acts of parliament are made by elected representatives

c)

Decrees are made by soldiers, acts of parliament are made by military leaders

d)

Decrees are made by the legislature, acts of parliament are made by judges

23.

The Nigeria colonizers were interested in _________ and _________

a)

Palm oil and palm kernels   

b)

Timber and water

c)

    B) Soil and trees    

d)

Diamond and pearls    

24.
What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?
a)
Federalism
b)
Amendment
c)
Ratification
d)
Veto
25.
What is the supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
a)
The Judiciary
b)
The Executive
c)
The Senate
d)
The Constitution
26.

The Legislative Council under the 1946 constitution in Nigeria has a total of

a)
  • 40 members

b)
  • 45 members

c)
  • 48 members

d)
  • 50 members

27.
In this type of government, the legislature is the strongest branch of government. Presidential democracy or parliamentary democracy?
a)
Presidential Democracy
b)
Parliamentary Democracy
28.
What is usually the title of chief executive in a presidential democracy?
a)
prime minister
b)
CEO
c)
CFO
d)
president
29.

In a parliamentary system, who is the head of government?

a)

Prime Minister

b)

President

c)

Monarch

d)

Dictator

30.

What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?

a)

A President controls a country and a Prime Minister controls a state.

b)

A Prime Minister does not belong to a political party while a President always does.

c)

A Prime Minister has more power than a President.

d)

A President is elected directly by the citizens, while a Prime Minister is elected by the Legislature.