SS 1 CIVIC EDUCATION 2ND TERM EXAMINATION

Answer the following questions

Part A

OBJECTIVES

1. Which of the following best describes democracy? a) A system of government in which a single ruler holds absolute power b) A system of government in which power is held by the people through free and fair elections c) A system of government in which power is held by a small group of elite individuals
2. Which of the following is a characteristic of democracy? a) Centralized control over the media b) Free and fair elections c) One-party rule
3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of democracy? a) Separation of powers b) Rule of law c) Absolute monarchy
4. Which of the following is an important aspect of democracy? a) Regular elections b) Lifetime appointments for elected officials c) Censorship of the press
5. What is the role of the judiciary in a democratic system? a) To make and enforce laws b) To interpret and apply laws c) To veto laws passed by the legislative branch
6. Which of the following is a potential benefit of democracy? a) Decreased accountability of elected officials b) Increased corruption and political favoritism c) Greater political stability and peaceful transitions of power
7. Which of the following is a potential drawback of democracy? a) Minority rights may be ignored or violated b) Political power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals c) The economy is typically less stable and prosperous
8. Which of the following is an important factor in the success of a democratic system? a) A strong military dictatorship b) An educated and informed electorate c) A single-party system
9. Which of the following is a potential threat to democracy? a) Free and open elections b) Political polarization and tribalism c) Transparent and accountable government
10. What is the purpose of a constitution in a democratic system? a) To limit the power of the people b) To provide a framework for government and protect individual rights c) To grant unlimited power to the government
11. What is the rule of law? a) The principle that the government is above the law b) The principle that everyone, including the government, is subject to the law c) The principle that the government can create laws that apply only to certain individuals or groups
12. Which of the following is a key element of the rule of law? a) Equality before the law b) Discrimination based on race, gender, or religion c) Arbitrary and capricious enforcement of the law
13. How does the rule of law benefit society? a) By protecting individual rights and freedoms b) By giving the government unlimited power c) By promoting corruption and favoritism
14. Which of the following is a potential consequence of ignoring the rule of law? a) Increased trust in government institutions b) Decreased corruption and favoritism c) Social unrest and instability
15. What is the relationship between the rule of law and democracy? a) The rule of law is a necessary component of a functioning democracy b) Democracy and the rule of law are completely unrelated c) Democracy can function without the rule of law
16. How does the rule of law help to ensure fair and impartial justice? a) By providing everyone with equal access to legal remedies b) By giving the government discretion to enforce laws as it sees fit c) By allowing the government to violate the rights of certain individuals or groups
17. Which of the following is an example of the rule of law in action? a) A police officer arbitrarily detaining and searching a citizen without cause b) A judge applying the same laws to all defendants in a trial c) A government official using their position to benefit themselves or their family
18. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the rule of law? a) Protection of property rights b) Protection of individual freedoms c) Promotion of political favoritism
19. Which of the following is a potential threat to the rule of law? a) An independent judiciary b) Government corruption and abuse of power c) A free press that holds government officials accountable
20. How can citizens ensure that the rule of law is upheld in their society? a) By following the law themselves and holding government officials accountable b) By advocating for the creation of more laws and regulations c) By ignoring the law when they disagree with it
21. Which of the following is NOT considered a major pillar of democracy? a) Free and fair elections b) Separation of powers c) Rule by an elite group of individuals
22. Which of the following is a key feature of the executive branch in a democratic system? a) The power to make and enforce laws b) The power to interpret laws c) The power to veto laws passed by the legislative branch
23. What is the role of the legislative branch in a democratic system? a) To make and enforce laws b) To interpret and apply laws c) To create and pass laws
24. Which of the following is a key feature of the judicial branch in a democratic system? a) The power to make and enforce laws b) The power to interpret and apply laws c) The power to create and pass laws
25. What is the purpose of the separation of powers in a democratic system? a) To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful b) To give the executive branch total control over the government c) To give the legislative branch total control over the government
26. Which of the following is a key feature of free and fair elections in a democratic system? a) The ability of the government to choose who can vote b) The ability of all citizens to vote without fear of coercion or intimidation c) The ability of foreign citizens to vote in domestic elections
27. What is the purpose of a free press in a democratic system? a) To provide citizens with accurate and impartial information b) To promote government propaganda and control the flow of information c) To create and spread misinformation and propaganda
28. Which of the following is a potential threat to democracy? a) Transparency and accountability in government b) Government corruption and abuse of power c) An informed and engaged electorate
29. Which of the following is a key feature of civil society in a democratic system? a) The ability of the government to suppress dissent and criticism b) The presence of non-governmental organizations and community groups c) The absence of any organized opposition to the government
30. Which of the following is a potential consequence of a weak or non-existent civil society in a democratic system? a) Increased government accountability and transparency b) Increased government control and suppression of dissent c) Greater protection of individual rights and freedoms

Part B

Theory

1. What is democracy, and what are its key characteristics?
2. What is the rule of law, and how does it benefit society?
3. What are the major pillars of democracy, and how do they work together to create a functioning democratic system?
4. What is the role of the executive branch in a democratic system?
5. What is the role of the legislative branch in a democratic system?
6. What is the role of the judicial branch in a democratic system?
7. How do free and fair elections promote democracy?
8. Why is a free press important in a democratic system?
9. What is civil society, and how does it contribute to a functioning democracy?
10. What are some potential threats to democracy, and how can they be addressed?