ThatQuiz Test Library Take this test now
Government Assignment for SS 2
Contributed by: College
  • 1. 1. The major advantage of the secret ballot is that
A) It ensures the anonymity of each voter
B) It extends the franchise to all adults
C) It is faster than other systems
D) Nobody can be prevented from voting
  • 2. 2. Functions of Election include all but one
A) Election of representatives
B) It grants power to the Executive
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) Bye-election
B) Re-run election
C) Plebiscite
D) Direct election
  • 4. 4. Moving around to supervise the conduct of elections is the work of _______
A) Polling agents
B) Supervisory officers
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) Run of election
B) Primary election
C) Direct election
D) Public voting
  • 6. 6. Functions of electoral commision include the following
A) Free and fair elections
B) They represent the candidates or political parties at the polling unit
C) Voting during election
D) They manipulate results
  • 7. 7. The yes or no vote of the people, especially on issues of national importance is referred to as ______
A) Referendum
B) Second ballot
C) Plebiscite
D) Nomination
  • 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) Bureau of information
B) Mass media
C) Opinion poll
D) Families
  • 10. 10. Which of the following is the importance of public opinion
A) Raising literacy level
B) Screening of the government
C) Press freedom
D) Cabinet reshuffles
  • 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 society
D) Civil service
  • 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 Government
B) Public opinion is static
C) Expression by family members
D) Expression by private persons
  • 14. 14. Public opinion is measured through ______
A) The legislature
B) Telephone calls
C) Cabinet members
D) Primary election
  • 15. 15. The administrative head and the accounting officer of a ministry is _______
A) The Director General
B) Chief Executive
C) Governor General
D) Commisioner
  • 16. 16. The Administrative class of the Civil Service include all but one
A) Deputy Governors
B) Principal Officers
C) Director Generals
D) Deputy Director Generals
  • 17. 17. The functions of the Civil Service include ______
A) Impeachment of government officials
B) They enforce rules on government institutions
C) Delimitation of the country
D) They draft bill
  • 18. 18. All but one is not a problem of the Civil Service
A) Red-tapism
B) Over duplication of functions
C) Tenure of office
D) Lukewarm attitude
  • 19. 19. Tribalism, nepotism and favouritism can lead to the appointment of _________ into the civil service
A) Partisan leaders
B) Unqualified personnel
C) Well trained personnel
D) Unskilled leaders
  • 20. 20. All the following are structures of the Civil Service except ______
A) The professional class
B) The Charismatic class
C) Administrative class
D) The executive class
Students who took this test also took :

Created with That Quiz — where a math practice test is always one click away.