Government Assignment for SS 2
  • 1. 1. The major advantage of the secret ballot is that
A) Nobody can be prevented from voting
B) It extends the franchise to all adults
C) It ensures the anonymity of each voter
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) Legitimacy
D) It fosters democracy
  • 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) Direct election
B) Bye-election
C) Plebiscite
D) Re-run election
  • 4. 4. Moving around to supervise the conduct of elections is the work of _______
A) Polling agents
B) Security officers
C) Electoral commision
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) Primary election
B) Run of election
C) Direct election
D) Public voting
  • 6. 6. Functions of electoral commision include the following
A) They represent the candidates or political parties at the polling unit
B) They manipulate results
C) Voting during election
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) Referendum
C) Plebiscite
D) Second ballot
  • 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) Debate
B) Public opinion
C) Public voting
D) Franchise
  • 9. 9. Public opinion is formed through all but one
A) Mass media
B) Opinion poll
C) Bureau of information
D) Families
  • 10. 10. Which of the following is the importance of public opinion
A) Cabinet reshuffles
B) Screening of the government
C) Raising literacy level
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) Public service
B) Government workers
C) Civil service
D) Civil society
  • 12. 12. The political head and chief executive of a ministry is either a _______ or a ________
A) Head of department or Administrative
B) Minister or Principal
C) Minister or Director General
D) Minister or commissioner
  • 13. 13. Which of the following is a characteristics of Public opinion?
A) Public opinion is static
B) Expression by private persons
C) Expression by Government
D) Expression by family members
  • 14. 14. Public opinion is measured through ______
A) The legislature
B) Primary election
C) Cabinet members
D) Telephone calls
  • 15. 15. The administrative head and the accounting officer of a ministry is _______
A) Governor General
B) Commisioner
C) The Director General
D) Chief Executive
  • 16. 16. The Administrative class of the Civil Service include all but one
A) Director Generals
B) Deputy Director Generals
C) Deputy Governors
D) Principal Officers
  • 17. 17. The functions of the Civil Service include ______
A) They draft bill
B) Delimitation of the country
C) Impeachment of government officials
D) They enforce rules on government institutions
  • 18. 18. All but one is not a problem of the Civil Service
A) Tenure of office
B) Over duplication of functions
C) Red-tapism
D) Lukewarm attitude
  • 19. 19. Tribalism, nepotism and favouritism can lead to the appointment of _________ into the civil service
A) Unskilled leaders
B) Partisan leaders
C) Well trained personnel
D) Unqualified personnel
  • 20. 20. All the following are structures of the Civil Service except ______
A) The professional class
B) Administrative class
C) The Charismatic class
D) The executive class
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