WorksheetsGovernment
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
There is a sole ruler over the people, and this ruler is often oppressive and limits the rights of their citizens
absolute monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
republic
Every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together everyone makes all of the important decisions
autocracy
direct democracy
oligarchy
representative democracy
What power does Congress have in relation to federal agencies and launching wars?
a. Giving absolute power to the president
b. Preventing tyranny by the president
c. Ensuring the president has no authority
d. Limiting congressional powers
Nationalism is...
the act of a stronger nation dominating a weaker nation
a strong sense of pride and devotion to one's people or country
an intellectual movement that triggered Enlightenment ideas
a classless society where the means of production are owned by all
What is the role of the federal government?
Making laws on national issues that affect all Australians
Making laws only for individual states
Running local schools and hospitals
Collecting stamp duty on property
In the Federal System of the United States government, the National Government has the power to:
Regulate Interstate Commerce
Elections
Coin Money
Declare War
Create and Fund an Army and a Navy
When did the colonies become states of the nation of the commonwealth of Australia?
1900
1901
1899
1902
Example of a country that operates three tiers of government is
USA
India
Canada
all the above
Which is the most populated country in the world?
(a)
Basic principle of democracy that says laws are passed by majority vote and election are decided by a majority of the voters.
Majority rule
Interest groups
Function
Which of the following is most likely to increase popular participation in politics?
Reducing the number of political parties
Increasing political education and awareness
Banning protests and demonstrations
Limiting voting rights
Registering to vote was an important part of the civil rights movement because it
Gave political power to African Americans
Allowed for the formation of Super PACs
Encouraged both legislative and popular referendums
Protected citizens from propaganda
How many tiers of government do we have in Nigeria?
2
3
5
6
What is the difference between decrees and acts of the parliament?
Decrees are made by the legislature, acts of parliament are made by lawyers
Decrees are made by military rulers, acts of parliament are made by elected representatives
Decrees are made by soldiers, acts of parliament are made by military leaders
Decrees are made by the legislature, acts of parliament are made by judges
The Nigeria colonizers were interested in _________ and _________
Palm oil and palm kernels
Timber and water
B) Soil and trees
Diamond and pearls
The Legislative Council under the 1946 constitution in Nigeria has a total of
40 members
45 members
48 members
50 members
In a parliamentary system, who is the head of government?
Prime Minister
President
Monarch
Dictator
What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?
A President controls a country and a Prime Minister controls a state.
A Prime Minister does not belong to a political party while a President always does.
A Prime Minister has more power than a President.
A President is elected directly by the citizens, while a Prime Minister is elected by the Legislature.
