GOVERNMENT SS 1 FIRST MID TERM TEST

POLITICAL CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT.

Subject :

GOVERNMENT

Class :

SS 1

Term :

FIRST TERM MID TERM TEST

Week :

Week 7

Topic :

Mid Term Test SS 1

Answer the following questions 

Part A OBJECTIVES

1. The type of government in which citizens right and duties were based on a system of land tenure was known as (a) feudalism (b) oligarchy (c) democracy (c) autocracy.
2. The following are features of oligarchy EXCEPT: (a) wealth and poverty were determined by birth (b) rulers were selected on the basis of their military skills (c) citizens had a say in government decisions (d) all property was privately owned.
3. Which one of the following best describes the role of the assembly in ancient Greek democracy? (a) It was a rubber-stamp body that merely ratified the decisions of the executive. (b) It consisted of wealthy landowners who represented the interests of the upper class. (c) It was open to all male citizens and served as a forum for debate on public policy. (d) It was responsible for electing the officials who carried out the laws.
4. The term “tyranny” in ancient Greece originally referred to: (a) a form of government in which absolute power was vested in a single ruler. (b) a government in which one man ruled with the consent of the people. (c) rule by an irresponsible or cruel ruler. (d) a form of government in which the ruling class oppressed the common people.
5. The Peloponnesian War was fought between: (a) Athens and Sparta. (b) Athens and Corinth. (c) Sparta and Thebes. (d) Athens and Persia.
6. Which of the following is the lowest class of people in the hierarchy of a feudal system? (a) Nobles (b) Serf (c) Lords(d) Minors
7. The type of government in which citizens right and duties were based on a system of land tenure was known as (a) feudalism (b) oligarchy (c) democracy (c) autocracy.
8. Which of the following is related to government as a process of governing (a) implementation and adjudication (b) the role of pressure group within the state (c) disagreement between the state and local government (d) abrogation of fundamental human rights
9.  ___ is an agent of political socialisation (a)mass media (b) computer (c) gasoline (d) gunpowder
10. The following are determinants of political culture except ____(a) instability (b) ethnic difference (c) historical development (d) building households.
11. Communalism speaks about ______ (a) collectivity (b) common people (c) compromise (d) communication
12. The following are features of socialism except (a) code bureau (b) means of production (c) Nations wealth (d) employment.
13. All of these is not a feature of socialism except (a) code of conduct (b) village community (c) landed property (d)production.
14. A feature of a Communist state is _____ (a) Common ownership (b) golden chance (c) Karl Marx (d) Baron Montesquieu.
15. Socialism is associated with (a) Karl Marx (b) Baron Montesquieu (c) AV Dicey (d) Kwame Nkrumah.
16. The economic system which supports competition is (a) capitalism (b) socialism (c) feudalism (d). Parliamentary.
17. The following are features of capitalism except _____  (a) consumer sovereignty (b) production (c) competitive market (d) border.
18. The bourgeoise refers to the _____ (a) oppressive class (b) opened class (c) capital class (d) government class.
19. The proletariat are the people who do not have ______ (a) means of production (b) food to eat (c) who goes to island (d) pack labour .
20. Feudalism is a system that talks about _____ (a) landed property (b) food and right (c) right and violence (d) Mixed age
21. One of these is a characteristic of feudalism (a) holding of land (b) mixed economy (c) monopoly (d) one party system
22. Fascism is propounded by  _ (a) Benito Mussolini (b) AV Dicey (c)IYKE Francis (d) Adolf Hitler
23. A society without constituted authority is called (a) federal state (b) stateless society (c) government in exile (d) backward society
24. Absence of government in a state is referred to as (a) anarchy (b) confusion (c) coup d’etat (d) instability
25. One of the following implements the laws in the state (a) judiciary (b) Legislature (c) executive (d) public commission.
26. Nazism is associated with _____ (a) Prof Iyke Francis (b) Adolf Hitler (c) Benito Mussolini (d) Karl Marx.
27. 37. The form of government that places power in the hands of the few is (a) Oligarchy (b) capillary (c) totalitarian (d) feudal
28. 38 Nazism was operational in which of the countries (a) Nigeria (b) Togo (c) Spain (d) Germany.
29. 39. Fascism was operational in which of the state (a) IMO (b) Guinea (c) Italy (d) Germany.
30. 40. In a Totalitarian state there is absence of _____ (a) constitution (b) modern (c) slave (d,) German.
31. Which of the following best describes the subject matter government? (a) Election (b) People (c) Political party (d) Political power
32. In the study of government, public administration covers the (a) Army, prison officers and the police (b) Civil service, public corporation and local government (c) Ministries of Education, health and agriculture (d) Schools, Hospitals and health centres
33. Government as an academic field of study refers to the (a) president and his ministers (b) study of political institutions and processes (c) working of the organs (d) membership of international organisations.
34. The study of government in school is important because the students can (a) be assisted by political leaders (b) learn about their rights (c) qualify for elections (d) be nominated for trip abroad
35. Which of the following is an advantage of living in a monarchy? (a) The rulers are held accountable to the people. (b) Monarchs have total power and can make decisions quickly. (c) There is stability because the same family rules for generations. (d) Citizens can participate directly in government by serving on juries.
36. Which of the following is an advantage of living in a republic? (a) The rulers are held accountable to the people. (b) Monarchs have total power and can make decisions quickly. (c) There is stability because the same family rules for generations. (d) Citizens can participate directly in government by serving on juries.
37. The Peloponnesian War was fought between: (a) Athens and Sparta. (b) Athens and Corinth. (c) Sparta and Thebes. (d) Athens and Persia.
38. What was the main reason for the decline of the Roman Republic? (a) The government became too corrupt. (b) The economy was not strong enough to support the government. (c) The ruling class became too powerful and oppressed the common people. (d) There was too much internal fighting between different political factions.
39. What is the main purpose of government?A. To protect the people within its borders

    B. To provide services for the people within its borders

    C. To promote the well-being of the people within its borders

    D. All of the above

     

40. Which of the following is not a type of government?A. Monarchy

    B. Dictatorship

    C. Republic

    D. Theocracy

     

41. Which form of government does Canada have?A. Monarchy

    B. Dictatorship

    C. Republic

    D. Parliamentary democracy

     

42. What is the primary difference between a dictatorship and a republic?A. In a republic, the leader is elected by the people. In a dictatorship, the leader seizes power through force or intimidation

    B. In a republic, the government is run by a small group of elites. In a dictatorship, the government is run by one person.

    C. In a republic, the state is considered more important than the individual. In a dictatorship, the individual is considered more important than the state.

    D. There is no difference between a dictatorship and a republic

     

43. Which of the following countries is an example of a monarchy?A. Canada

    B. United States of America

    C. Brazil

    D. United Kingdom

    What are the different forms of government?(Write out five objective questions)

     

44. What is the primary difference between a democracy and a republic?A. In a democracy, the government is run by the people. In a republic, the government is run by a small group of elites

    B. In a democracy, the leader is elected by the people. In a republic, the leader seizes power through force or intimidation

    C. In a democracy, the state is considered more important than the individual. In a republic, the individual is considered more important than the state.

    D. There is no difference between a democracy and a republic

     

45. What is the primary difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?A. In an absolute monarchy, the monarch has total power over the government. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch has limited power and must follow the rules of a constitution

    B. In an absolute monarchy, the monarch is chosen by God. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch is chosen by the people

    C. In an absolute monarchy, the government is run by the monarch. In a constitutional monarchy, the government is run by a small group of elites

    D. There is no difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy

     

46. What is the primary difference between a dictatorship and a democracy?A. In a dictatorship, the leader seizes power through force or intimidation. In a democracy, the leader is elected by the people

    B. In a dictatorship, the government is run by one person. In a democracy, the government is run by the people

    C. In a dictatorship, the state is considered more important than the individual. In a democracy, the individual is considered more important than the state

    D. There is no difference between a dictatorship and a democracy

47. What is the primary difference between an oligarchy and a democracy?A. In an oligarchy, the government is run by a small group of elites. In a democracy, the government is run by the people

    B. In an oligarchy, the leader is elected by the people. In a democracy, the leader seizes power through force or intimidation

    C. In an oligarchy, the state is considered more important than the individual. In a democracy, the individual is considered more important than the state

    D. There is no difference between an oligarchy and a democracy

     

Essay Questions:

1. Define feudalism and state 5 demerits of feudalism.
2. Outline three features of communalism.
3. Mention five branches of government.
4. Explain two of the branches mentioned.
5. Outline the three organs of government and their major functions
6. Describe government as an art or process of governing.
7. Mention five branches of government.
8. Explain two of the branches mentioned.
9. Outline the three organs of government and their major functions
10. Describe government as an art or process of governing.