Question 1 of 17 57 total questions
Which of the following principal officials of the house is not an elected parliamentarian? The
A Leader
B Speaker
C Deputy Seaker
D Clerk
E Chief Whip
The act of influencing legislation by persuading legislators is known as
A Electioneering
B Lobbying
C Gerrymandering
D Socialization
E Indoctrination
Which of the following hinders the expression of public opinion?
A Absence of universities
B Uniformed citizenry
C Labour unions
D Presence of pressure groups
E Well-equipped Police force
One of the disadvantages of an unwritten constitution is that it
A is handy but not readily available for all citizens
B is usually hidden and not common
C is outdated, obnoxious and difficult to understand
D can lead to abuse and victimization
E can be made to serve the interest of the rich only
Which of the following is not a prerequisite for the adoption of the federal system of the government?
A size
B population
C diversity
D unity
E homogeneity
Judiciary independence means that
A judges are above the law
B judgescan do no wrong
C the judiciary is responsible to the people
D judges are not influenced in the discharge of their duties
E judiciary is the supreme organs of the state
Citizenship may be changed by
A renuciation
B bith
C divorce
D conviction
E employment
In a confederation, more powers reside in the
A component units
B prsident
C central governmnet
D prime minister
E constituent assembly
The doctrine of separation of powers is associated with
A Locke
B Max
C Montesquie
D Hobbes
E Webber
Freedom of the press helps it to
A be above board
B escape libel charges
C play a watchdog role
D educated the masses on politics
E be loyal to the governmnet
Voting at elections is one of the ways to
A maintain law and order
B help politicans
C be a good politician
D ensure a representative governmnet
E avoid gerrymandering
A an educated and honest tax payer
B ready to assist law enforcement agents
C wealthy and ready to save his country
D educated and obedient to the law
E educated and ready to assist the poor
Fascism emphasizes
A equality
B individualism
C nationalism
D collectivism
E totalitarianism
Which of the following is not a function of the executive arm of government?
A Interpretation of law
B Preparation of budget
C Appointment of top government functionaries
D Enforcement of law
E Formulation of policy
The right to direct and command people is
A authority
B power
C legality
D legitimacy
E obedience
Which of the following is not a means by which government maintains law and order?
A Law Making
B Maintenance of police and other security personnel
C Provision of socio-economic services
D Establishment of provisional associations
E Effective communication network
The dissolution of parliament is generally followed by a
A general election
B resolution
C referendum
D bye election
E plebiscite
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