Government Assignment for SS 2
  • 1. 1. The major advantage of the secret ballot is that
A) It extends the franchise to all adults
B) It ensures the anonymity of each voter
C) Nobody can be prevented from voting
D) It is faster than other systems
  • 2. 2. Functions of Election include all but one
A) It grants power to the Executive
B) Election of representatives
C) It fosters democracy
D) Legitimacy
  • 3. 3. The election that takes place to fill a vacant elective post as a result of disqualification, resignation or death of individual holding that office is ______
A) Bye-election
B) Direct election
C) Plebiscite
D) Re-run election
  • 4. 4. Moving around to supervise the conduct of elections is the work of _______
A) Electoral commision
B) Security officers
C) Polling agents
D) Supervisory officers
  • 5. 5. A system where the electorate elect the members of parliament who in turn vote on behalf of the people is ______
A) Public voting
B) Primary election
C) Run of election
D) Direct election
  • 6. 6. Functions of electoral commision include the following
A) They represent the candidates or political parties at the polling unit
B) Voting during election
C) They manipulate results
D) Free and fair elections
  • 7. 7. The yes or no vote of the people, especially on issues of national importance is referred to as ______
A) Nomination
B) Plebiscite
C) Second ballot
D) Referendum
  • 8. 8. The belief, values and attitudes which are commonly held and expressed by the majority of the people on a given public issue is _____
A) Public opinion
B) Debate
C) Franchise
D) Public voting
  • 9. 9. Public opinion is formed through all but one
A) Mass media
B) Opinion poll
C) Families
D) Bureau of information
  • 10. 10. Which of the following is the importance of public opinion
A) Raising literacy level
B) Screening of the government
C) Cabinet reshuffles
D) Press freedom
  • 11. 11. A body or department in the executive arm of government that assist in the planning and implementation of government policies is ______
A) Government workers
B) Civil society
C) Civil service
D) Public service
  • 12. 12. The political head and chief executive of a ministry is either a _______ or a ________
A) Minister or commissioner
B) Head of department or Administrative
C) Minister or Director General
D) Minister or Principal
  • 13. 13. Which of the following is a characteristics of Public opinion?
A) Public opinion is static
B) Expression by family members
C) Expression by private persons
D) Expression by Government
  • 14. 14. Public opinion is measured through ______
A) Primary election
B) Cabinet members
C) The legislature
D) Telephone calls
  • 15. 15. The administrative head and the accounting officer of a ministry is _______
A) Chief Executive
B) The Director General
C) Governor General
D) Commisioner
  • 16. 16. The Administrative class of the Civil Service include all but one
A) Deputy Governors
B) Director Generals
C) Principal Officers
D) Deputy Director Generals
  • 17. 17. The functions of the Civil Service include ______
A) Delimitation of the country
B) They enforce rules on government institutions
C) Impeachment of government officials
D) They draft bill
  • 18. 18. All but one is not a problem of the Civil Service
A) Lukewarm attitude
B) Red-tapism
C) Over duplication of functions
D) Tenure of office
  • 19. 19. Tribalism, nepotism and favouritism can lead to the appointment of _________ into the civil service
A) Well trained personnel
B) Unskilled leaders
C) Partisan leaders
D) Unqualified personnel
  • 20. 20. All the following are structures of the Civil Service except ______
A) The Charismatic class
B) Administrative class
C) The executive class
D) The professional class
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