WorksheetsGovernment final
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which continent's history is primarily discussed in the context of decolonization in the text?
North America
Africa
Asia
Europe
What historical period did the decolonization primarily occur?
16th century
19th century
18th century
20th century
What did the British force Africans to do? (circle all that are correct)
Carry identity cards
Pay taxes
Live in certain areas
Go to college
This is the extension of power and dominion by physical force or by gaining political and economic control over other areas.
Decolonization
Colonization
Exploitation
Imperialism
This is the action or process of setting among and establishing control over indigenous people of an area.
Exploitation
Decolonization
Colonization
Apartheid
List two key features of the Littleton Constitution.
Bicameral legislature and home rule for local governments.
Unicameral legislature and state control over local governments.
Direct democracy and mandatory voting for all citizens.
Separation of powers and a parliamentary system.
How did the Clifford Constitution impact Nigerian governance?
It established a fully independent Nigerian government without British oversight.
The Clifford Constitution introduced limited self-governance and increased political participation in Nigeria.
The Clifford Constitution abolished all forms of governance in Nigeria.
The Constitution limited political participation to only the elite class.
What was the main purpose of the Macpherson Constitution?
To provide a framework for self-government in Nigeria.
To promote foreign investment in Nigeria.
To limit the powers of local governments.
To establish a monarchy in Nigeria.
Who was the first president of Nigeria after independence
Nnamdi Azikwe
Obafemi Awolowo
Tafewa Balewa
Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi
Globalisation and the growth or the 'world economy' is always increasing over time?
True
False
Representative Democracy
The term democracy is derived from the Greek words ____.
Demos and Kratos
Damas and Cruton
Deme and Crata
Demos and Cracy
An ideology that aims at promoting national consciousness and identity is
nationalism
socialization
civic culture
patriotism
In a direct democracy, ruling occurs by who?
The people
The President and Vice President
Congress
All of the above
How is in charge of the local Palm Coast government?
Jeff Thompson
Melissa Holland
Rick Scott
Donald Trump
What branch of government makes the laws?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Democratic
This group takes care of parks and keeps those spaces safe and clean. They might also organize sports and activities for families.
Parks and Recreation
Police Department
City Council
Public Library
The highest leader in a local government who makes important decisions for the city.
County Courts
Police Department
The Mayor
City Council
During which years did Nigeria experience the Second Republic?
1975-1979
1979-1983
1983-1985
1985-1993
There are 2 types of monarchies. They are
constitutional and a king
constitutional and a queen
constitutional and absolute
constitutional and dictatorship
A monarchy has a king or queen who gains the rule by
a forceful takeover
inheriting it
getting voted in
asking for it
What is aristocracy?
A. A political system governed by the military
D. A political system governed by a few powerful and privileged people
B. A political system where the most powerful member of society rules
C. A form of government whereby an individual inherits the authority and rule over the people from generation to generation
What is oligarchy?
D. A political system where the most powerful member of society rules
C. A political system where citizens elect their leaders
B. A political system governed by a few powerful and privileged people
A. A political system governed by the military
Prime Minister is the leader of a _____.
Monarchy
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Dictatorship
Power is shared by the central and regional government.
Unitary
Federal
Democracy
Confederation
Which branch of government carries out the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
