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 is faster than other systems
D) It ensures the anonymity of each voter
  • 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) Plebiscite
B) Re-run election
C) Direct election
D) Bye-election
  • 4. 4. Moving around to supervise the conduct of elections is the work of _______
A) Supervisory officers
B) Polling agents
C) Security officers
D) Electoral commision
  • 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) Voting during election
B) They manipulate results
C) They represent the candidates or political parties at the polling unit
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) Second ballot
C) Referendum
D) Plebiscite
  • 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) Screening of the government
B) Raising literacy level
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) Civil society
B) Civil service
C) Public service
D) Government workers
  • 12. 12. The political head and chief executive of a ministry is either a _______ or a ________
A) Minister or commissioner
B) Minister or Principal
C) Minister or Director General
D) Head of department or Administrative
  • 13. 13. Which of the following is a characteristics of Public opinion?
A) Expression by family members
B) Public opinion is static
C) Expression by private persons
D) Expression by Government
  • 14. 14. Public opinion is measured through ______
A) Telephone calls
B) Primary election
C) Cabinet members
D) The legislature
  • 15. 15. The administrative head and the accounting officer of a ministry is _______
A) The Director General
B) Commisioner
C) Governor General
D) Chief Executive
  • 16. 16. The Administrative class of the Civil Service include all but one
A) Deputy Director Generals
B) Principal Officers
C) Director Generals
D) Deputy Governors
  • 17. 17. The functions of the Civil Service include ______
A) Delimitation of the country
B) Impeachment of government officials
C) They enforce rules on government institutions
D) They draft bill
  • 18. 18. All but one is not a problem of the Civil Service
A) Tenure of office
B) Lukewarm attitude
C) Red-tapism
D) Over duplication of functions
  • 19. 19. Tribalism, nepotism and favouritism can lead to the appointment of _________ into the civil service
A) Unskilled leaders
B) Well trained personnel
C) Partisan leaders
D) Unqualified personnel
  • 20. 20. All the following are structures of the Civil Service except ______
A) Administrative class
B) The Charismatic class
C) The executive class
D) The professional class
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