Define Constitution (SS1 Third Term Exams Government)

GOVERNMENT

3rd TERM EXAMINATION

CLASS: SSS 1

Time allowed: 1 hour

Instructions:

• Read the following instructions carefully.
• Write your name in block form starting with your surname
• Avoid choosing more than one option in the objective part
• You are advised to work completely on your own

SECTION A

Instruction: Answer only three questions

1. (a)What is government as an institution of the state?

(b)State four (4) functions of government (10 marks)

1. (a)Define the term constitution

(b)State four (4) types of constitutions (10 marks)

1. (a)What is pressure group?

(b)State four (4) types of pressure groups (10 marks)

1. (a)Who is a citizen of a state?

(b)State four (4) duties and obligations of a citizen (10 marks)

SECTION B (30 MARKS)

Instruction: fill in the correct words or phrase in the blank space provided

1. Indirect democracy is also known as _______________
2. _________ is a proposal of action discussed in the parliament and later signed to become a law by the executive
3. _________ is a form of government ruled by a king, queen or emperor
4. The absolute power of a state to make and enforce laws within its territory without any external influence is called _________
5. __________ is a legal member of a state with absolute constitutional right in the country
6. A person is a citizen by birth if either of his ________ is a citizen of a country
7. The process whereby individuals get themselves involved in the political activities and in the decision making of the country is ___________
8. _______ is the act of transforming powers and functions through the acts of parliament to other organization such as ministers, local government
9. _________ refers to the public declaration of principles, policies, purposes and plan which a political party intends to adopt when it comes to power
10. _________ is a quality voter
11. __________ is the basic or fundamental law of the land or country
12. An organized group of people who share similar political opinions, principles, interest and belief with the aim of gaining political power is _____________
13. _________ system may be defined as the conduct of government based on the number of political parties within the system
14. __________ group uses persuasion rather than coercion in achieving their aims
15. Nigeria operate __________ party system