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Government final

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which continent's history is primarily discussed in the context of decolonization in the text?

a)

North America

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

Europe

2.

What historical period did the decolonization primarily occur?

a)

16th century

b)

19th century

c)

18th century

d)

20th century

3.

What did the British force Africans to do? (circle all that are correct)

a)

Carry identity cards

b)

Pay taxes

c)

Live in certain areas

d)

Go to college

4.

This is the extension of power and dominion by physical force or by gaining political and economic control over other areas.

a)

Decolonization

b)

Colonization

c)

Exploitation

d)

Imperialism

5.

This is the action or process of setting among and establishing control over indigenous people of an area.

a)

Exploitation

b)

Decolonization

c)

Colonization

d)

Apartheid

6.
Which was the first Pre-independence constitution in Nigeria?
a)
1922 Clifford constitution
b)
1946 Richards constitution
c)
1951 Macpherson constitution
d)
1954 Lyttleton constitution
7.

List two key features of the Littleton Constitution.

a)

Bicameral legislature and home rule for local governments.

b)

Unicameral legislature and state control over local governments.

c)

Direct democracy and mandatory voting for all citizens.

d)

Separation of powers and a parliamentary system.

8.

How did the Clifford Constitution impact Nigerian governance?

a)

It established a fully independent Nigerian government without British oversight.

b)

The Clifford Constitution introduced limited self-governance and increased political participation in Nigeria.

c)

The Clifford Constitution abolished all forms of governance in Nigeria.

d)

The Constitution limited political participation to only the elite class.

9.

What was the main purpose of the Macpherson Constitution?

a)

To provide a framework for self-government in Nigeria.

b)

To promote foreign investment in Nigeria.

c)

To limit the powers of local governments.

d)

To establish a monarchy in Nigeria.

10.
Democracy originated in which society?
a)
Greek
b)
Roman
11.

Who was the first president of Nigeria after independence

a)

Nnamdi Azikwe

b)

Obafemi Awolowo

c)

Tafewa Balewa

d)

Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi

12.

Globalisation and the growth or the 'world economy' is always increasing over time?

a)

True

b)

False

13.
One political party holds all the power in this type of government.
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
communism
14.
Which type of government do we have in the United States?
a)
Monarchy
b)

Representative Democracy

c)
Dictatorship
15.

The term democracy is derived from the Greek words ____.

a)

Demos and Kratos

b)

Damas and Cruton

c)

Deme and Crata

d)

Demos and Cracy

16.

An ideology that aims at promoting national consciousness and identity is

a)

nationalism

b)

socialization

c)

civic culture

d)

patriotism

17.

In a direct democracy, ruling occurs by who?

a)

The people

b)

The President and Vice President

c)

Congress

d)

All of the above

18.

How is in charge of the local Palm Coast government?

a)

Jeff Thompson

b)

Melissa Holland

c)

Rick Scott

d)

Donald Trump

19.

What branch of government makes the laws?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

d)

Democratic

20.
What are powers that are shared between the federal government and states called?
a)
Enumerated Powers
b)
Reserved Powers
c)
Concurrent Powers
d)
Expressed Powers
21.
What system shares power between the federal government and the states?
a)
Federal System
b)
Confederal System
c)
Unitary System
d)
Parliamentary System
22.

This group takes care of parks and keeps those spaces safe and clean. They might also organize sports and activities for families.

a)

Parks and Recreation

b)

Police Department

c)

City Council

d)

Public Library

23.

The highest leader in a local government who makes important decisions for the city.

a)

County Courts

b)

Police Department

c)

The Mayor

d)

City Council

24.

During which years did Nigeria experience the Second Republic?

a)

1975-1979

b)

1979-1983

c)

1983-1985

d)

1985-1993

25.

There are 2 types of monarchies. They are

a)

constitutional and a king

b)

constitutional and a queen

c)

constitutional and absolute

d)

constitutional and dictatorship

26.

A monarchy has a king or queen who gains the rule by

a)

a forceful takeover

b)

inheriting it

c)

getting voted in

d)

asking for it

27.

What is aristocracy?

a)

A. A political system governed by the military

b)

D. A political system governed by a few powerful and privileged people

c)

B. A political system where the most powerful member of society rules

d)

C. A form of government whereby an individual inherits the authority and rule over the people from generation to generation

28.

What is oligarchy?

a)

D. A political system where the most powerful member of society rules

b)

C. A political system where citizens elect their leaders

c)

B. A political system governed by a few powerful and privileged people

d)

A. A political system governed by the military

29.
Who wrote The Declaration of Independence?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
James Madison
d)
George Washington
30.

Prime Minister is the leader of a _____.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Presidential Democracy

c)

Parliamentary Democracy

d)

Dictatorship

31.

Power is shared by the central and regional government.

a)

Unitary

b)

Federal

c)

Democracy

d)

Confederation

32.

Which branch of government carries out the laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial