Government ss1
Objectives
1. What is the primary purpose of government?(a) To impose taxes (b) To control the economy (c) To
enhance technology (d) To spread religion (e) To maintain order
2. Which document serves as the supreme law of the land in a country?(a) The Bill of Rights (b) The
Declaration of Independence (c) The Constitution (d) The Articles of Confederation (e) The Code of
Conduct
3. The concept of separation of powers refers to (a) Concentrating power within a single leader (b) One
branch controlling all government functions (c) Division of government into branches (d) Eliminating
checks and balances (e) Merging different government systems
4. In a democracy, who holds the ultimate power?(a) The Armed Forces (b) The Judiciary (c) The
President (d) The Political Parties (e) The Citizens
5. What is a key characteristic of a dictatorship?(a) Centralized control of power (b) Separation of
powers (c) Free elections (d) Rule by the people (e) Protection of individual rights
6. The right to vote is an example of(a) Civic duty (b) Legal responsibility (c) Economic right (d) Political
obligation (e) Civil right
7. A parliamentary system of government is characterized by:(a) An elected monarch (b) Strong
separation between legislative and executive branches (c)z Direct democracy (d) The Prime Minister
being part of the legislature (e) A single-party rule
8. What term describes the process of redistricting to favor a particular political party?(a) Proportional
representation (b) Impeachment (c) Gerrymandering (d) Filibustering (e) Lobbying
9. The principle of checks and balances is designed to:(a) Eliminate the need for laws (b) Encourage
political parties (c) Centralize authority (d) Strengthen the military (e) Prevent abuse of power
10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a federal system of government?(a) Division of
powers (b) Multiple levels of government (c) Constitutionally defined roles (d) Centralized authority
(e) Independent states or provinces
11. Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?(a) Executive (b) Legislative (c) Judicial (d)
All of the above (e) Financial
12. What is the highest law of the land in Nigeria?(a) The Electoral Act (b) The Bill of Rights (c) The
Constitution (d) The Local Government Act (e) The Penal Code
13. Which document outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens?(a) The Social Contract (b) The
Local Government Constitution c) The National Policy (d) The Declaration of Independence (e) The
Constitution
14. Who is responsible for making laws in Nigeria?(a) The Judiciary (b) The President (c) The Senate and
House of Representatives (d) The Electoral Commission (e) The Local Government Council
15. What is the term for a government system where power is divided among different levels?(a)
Federalism (b) Autocracy (c) Totalitarianism (d) Oligarchy (e) Monarchy
16. Which of the following is NOT a type of government?(a) Oligarchy (b) Monarchy (c) Autocracy (d)
Plutocracy (e) Democracy
17. What does it mean when a government is described as "democratic"?(a) Citizens have the right to
vote (b) No elections are held (c) Power is concentrated in one ruler (d) Decisions are made by a small
elite group (e) The government is controlled by military
18. What is the role of the judiciary in a democratic government?(a) To promote laws (b) To interpret
laws (c) To reject laws (d) To enforce laws (e) To create laws
19. Which of the following is an example of a civic duty?(a) Attending a concert (b) Watching television
(c) Going on vacation (d) Voting (e) Playing sports
20. Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?(a) Executive (b) Judicial (c) Legislative (d)
Administrative (e) None of the above
21. What do we call a government that is elected by the people?(a) Monarchy (b) Autocracy (c)
Democracy (d) Theocracy (e) Oligarchy
22. Which document is often considered the foundation of modern democracy?
(a) The Magna Carta (b) The Communist Manifesto (c) The Declaration of Independence (d) The
Constitution (e) The Bill of Rights
23. In a unitary government system, power is:
(a) Shared equally among federal, state, and local jurisdictions (b) Divided among various levels of
government (c) Assigned to independent agencies (d) Justly distributed to all states (e) Centralized in a
single national government
24. What is the primary purpose of laws in a society?(a) To benefit the wealthy (b) To promote cultural
heritage (c) To facilitate trade and commerce (d) To punish wrongdoers (e) To maintain order and
protect rights
25. Who is known as the father of modern political science?(a) Karl Marx (b) Plato (c) John Locke (d)
Niccolò Machiavelli (e) Aristotle
26. An example of a totalitarian government is(a) North Korea (b) Brazil (c) India (d) France (e) United
States
27. The right to vote is known as(a) Legislative power (a) Duty of citizens (c) Civil right (d) Natural right
(e) Division of powers
28. What is the primary function of a government?
(a) To create laws (b) To promote foreign cultures (c) To regulate personal behavior (d) To control the
economy indirectly (e) To provide entertainment
29. Which of the following is NOT a function of government?(a) Defense (b) Taxation (b) Sports
management (d) Education (e) Law enforcement
30. The principle of checks and balances is designed to(a) Encourage political parties (b) Ensure one
branch of government dominates (c) Allow for the independence of the judiciary (d) Increase
government efficiency (e) Prevent abuse of power
*Section B: Theory Questions
1. Define Government As an Academic field of study
b. List (5) five characteristics of Government
c. List (3) three roles of Government
d. Give 5 reasons why you study government
2. Define Totalitarianism
b. Define A State
c. Define Society
d. Differentiate between A State and a Government
3. Define Sovereignty
b. Differentiate between Power and authority
c. Define Legitimacy
d. State (3) three ways one can acquire legitimacy
4. Define Communalism
b. Give (3) Attributes of communalism
c. Differentiate between Communalism and socialism
d. Differentiate between Feudalism and Capitalism
5. Define Capitalism
b. List 3) Attributes of Capitalism
c. Define Oligarchy
d. Give 3) demerit of oligarchy
(Not less than 300 words)
OR
Write an essay on the last festival you visit (Not less than 300 words)
Ss1 English language
Answer all question SECTION 1
From the list of words lettered A-D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaningto the
underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences 1.There isn’t
enough rice so it’s importation is permitted, whereas the importation of cement is(a) suspended (b)
licensed (c) prohibited (d) unaccepted 2.The cast consisted
of many famous actors and a few ones (a) infamous (b) humble (c) unknown (d) unpopular
3.My grandfather, rather than being was often quite prejudiced in his opinions. (a) Subjective(b)
discriminating (c) impartial (d) strict
4.Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks but observers are still very(a)
realistic (b) empathetic (c) explicit (d) pessimistic
5.The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyondthe
(a) open (b) obvious (c) illustrated (d) reflected 6.It
took me the whole day to summarize the lecturers copious noted having been used toones (a) illegible
(b) scanty (c) coherent (d) inaccurate 7.The
principal of that school was demoted for incompetence while several others werecommented for their
(a) honesty (b) sincerity (c) punctuality (d) efficiency 8.The official who disclosed
the information he was supposed to was sacked (a) cover(b) conceal (c) protect (d) allow
9.The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defense lawyer responded(a) constantly (b)
hurriedly (c) roughly (d) feebly
10.While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to anend (a)
unpleasant (b) abrupt (c) unhappy (d) anticipated
SECTION 2 From the words lettered A-d, choose the words that best complete s each of thefollowing
sentences
11.Dominic is afraid of his wife because she has a very size. (a) prominent (b) eminent(c) intimidating (d)
humiliating 12.The
government has impose an on the importation of foreign rice. (a) embargo (b) curfew(c) act (d)
injunction 13.The man’s
corpse has been taken to the (a) mortuary (b) theatre (c) dispensary (d) ward 14.Inspite of the
vicissitudes of life, Daniel never from his plan. (a) detracted (b) evaded(c) detoured (d) deviated
15.When the solicitor told Okon to want outside, he considered to his integrity(a) a withdrawal (b) a
strain (c) a drawback (d) an affront
16.The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a (a) quorum (b) chorus (c) crowd(d)
congregation
17.The of the asylum sang a song for the president (a) inmates (b) tenant (c) resident (d) occupant
18.The appointment was because of irregulaties in his credentials. (a) suspended (b) dismissed(c)
terminated (d) annulled 19.The
seminar was held under the of the government (a) jurisdiction (b) agreement(c) auspices (d) arbitration
20.The new car is very attractive but I doubt its (a) durability (b) style (c) complexity(d) longevitySECTION
3Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for this sentence 21.Despite the measures taken by
the government the economy of the country is still in doldrums.(a) the economy is recovering (b) the
economy is not making progress (c) the problems areunknown (d) the economy is moving well
22.I am not ready to say yes or no until you come out to the open, this means that I will not give
myanswer until (a) we both go inside (b) you go inside (c) we agree on a position (d) you revealyour own
position 23.When the
principal went on leave she asked her vice principal to hold the forte this means thatshe asked him to (a)
protect her position (b) be strong in her presence (c) defend her (d) act inher presence
24.Her father advised not to go with the crowd this means that he advised us not to go to (a) havemany
friends (b) be unduly influenced by others (c) travel with many people (d) stay in thecrowd
25.My elder sister warned me not to wash my dirty linen in the public this means that she warnedme to
(a) avoid discussing private matter in public (b) play with people in public places (c) avoidplaying with
people in the public (d) discuss private matter in public 26.The woman
supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported herhusband (a) when
going was smooth and tough (b) when he was fat and thin (c) when he behavewell or badly (d) in both
good and bad health 27.Our father death has forced her to
tighten her belt. This means that she has (a) become moreofficial (b) adjust her belt (c) become very
aggressive (d) become very greedy 28.The conferences were attended by people from all
works of life. This means that the conferencewas attended by people (a) of all races (b) from all
profession (c) from different part of theworld (d) who had travel widely
29.We left Asaba one year today .this means that we left Kaduna (a) exactly one year ago (b) oneyear
minus a day (c) one year and a day (d) about a year ago 30.The
president did everything he could do so has not to lose fate with the parliament. This meansthat the
president tried to (a) retain his government’s popularity (b) continue looking attractive(c) win the
respect of the people (d) gain more seats in the next election
Answer Any one from this section
Write a formal letter to a government official telling him or her about the social amenities for the
youth
OR
Write an essay on the Event you withnessed
Ss2 English language
SECTION A Choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words
1.He worked very hard all through his life but died in penury (a) affluence (b) poverty(c) disappointment
(d) riches 2.She eventually found
the missing book (a) finally (b) soon (c) lately (d) subsequently 3.The principal warned the final
year student about the consequence of procrastination (a) haste(b) delay (c) unceasing (d)
illogical
4.Kunle was kept in solitary confinement (a) harsh (b) quiet (c) lonely (d) idle
5.The judge was incorruptible (a) honest (b) frank (c) unreliable (d) complaint
6.Whatever she says is irrevocable.(a) final (b) false (c) true (d) debatable
7.There are various options open to you on the matter (a) choices (b) doors (c)skills(d) opportunities
8.All that was left after the riot was the charred remain of the fire out break victims. (a) burnt(b) black
(c) scattered
9.You have failed to heed the warning about your marriage to the man. (a)approved (b) increased(s)
reduced (d) revised
10.The governor has endorsed the student bursary. (a) approved (b) increased (c) reduced(d) revised
11. I want just sugar in my tea. (a) a few (b) small (c) little (d) a little 12.Since
the opposing party could not reach an agreement, the peace talks (a) broke up (b) broke out(c) broke
down (d) broke through 13.Children often have
implicit confidence their parents. (a) in (b) on (c) with (d) for 14.If I had
heard the news earlier, I stayed at home (a) would have (b) will have (c)will nothave (d) would have not
15.The order is that everyone must be bed by midnight (a)in (b) on (c) inside (d) by
16.To succeed in any business, one must be prepared to face one’s lazy habit (a)off (b) over(c) down (d)
of 17. ------in
his right senses will not swallow live coals. (a) Anyone (b) no one (c) everyone(d) each one
18.One of the clever able to solve the problems.(a) can (b)was (c)were (d)are
19.He has stop being foolish (a) does he? (b) doesn’t he? (c) hasn’t he? (d) isn’t it
20.I maintain that the property in question is (a) mine (b) our (c) my (d) their
21.Although Deborah and Folahan promised to come has turned up (a) both (b) all (c) neither(d) either
22.The house he lives spacious (a) that (b) were (c) by which (d) to which
23.It is high time you this place (a) left (b) leave (c) leaving (d) live
24.Since precious has lost his birth certificate he has to go an affidavit (a)for (b) in(c) on (d) to
25.The musician has not arrived from London ? (a) had they (b) have they (c) hadn’t they(d) are they
26.On my way home I saw a (a) one-legged young mad man (b) young one-legged madman (c) one-
legged mad young man (d) mad one-legged young man
27.People who live in village has a passion animals.(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) of
28.Dominic and dominion are selfish , they care about only (a) themselves (b) one another(c) each other
(d) himself
29.You had better , your assignment now. (a) did (b) done (c) doing (d) do
30.Our kind teacher only cautioned the bully and let him (a) off (b) by (c) over(d) away
Ss3 first term Examination Question
Write a formal letter to a government official telling him or her about the social amenities for the youth
OR
Write an essay on the Event you withnessed
1.I just couldn’t what he was saying (a) make do (b) make out (c) make by (d) make up
2.The men were charged murder (a)of (b) for (c) with (d) on
3.It is high who to blame for the lapses (a) was (b) am (c) is (d) are
4.We had to look the word in the dictionary (a) with (b) on(c) at (d) up
5.Each of the winners to receive ten thousand dollars (a) art (b) is (c) were (d) are
6.Everyone was happy when the two friend make after their disagreement (a) off (b) do(c) away (d)up
7.It is rude to cut when people are talking (a) in (b) to (c)off (d) from6
8.I a song when I got a letter of promotion (a) broke into (b) broke out (c) broke for (d) brokein
9.Our tour of the tower came to an end all son (a) much (b) rather (c) to (d) more
10.The of the various dailies attended the conference (a) editor- in-chiefs (b) editors’-in- chief(c) editors-
in-chief (d)editor’s-in-chief
Choose the correct answer from the options given
11. The proprietor as we as the principal _____ (a) came (b) come (c) coming (d) Comes
12. More than four student's ______ arrested for cultism (a) is (b) was (c) were (d) are
13. One of the parents who ______ the school has been rewarded (a) Came to to school (b) patronize (c)
patronizes (d) registered
14. The King, not the wives and chiefs ______ traveling (a) is (b) will be (c) are (d) is going
15. Eight percent of the citizen's _______ not happy with the government (a) are (b) sad (c) is (d)
there
16. This is the man _______ car was stolen (a) which (b) who (c) who's (d) whose
17. The president and the commander in chief ______ our school today.(a) Came (b) come (c) visit (d)
visited
18. The staff ______ one of their members a condolences visits. (a) Goes (b) Paid (c) pays (d) visited
19. Feranmmi's hen has _______ Ten eggs (a) have (b) lays (c) lay (d) laid
20. The car was running at high speed when sundenly it's tyre _____ (a) burst (b) run out of air (c)
bursts (d) got punctured
Choose the one that correctly intercepts the underlined expression in the sentences below
21. Shade was so tired that she didn't have dinner before she hit the sack (a) went to sleep (b) had her
bath (c) start over (d) withdraw
22. Wale would have bought the hat but it cost an arm on a leg (a) is very injurious (b) is very affordable
(c) is very expensive (d) is very heavy
23. Sunday is best at playing second fiddle. He can't really lead (a) keeping the team (b) keeping the
fiddle (c) playing the fiddle (d) assisting the leader
24. If Feranmmi doesn't mind his ways he is sure to go to the dogs. (a) to fight (b) to be ruined (c) to be
rough (d) to be wicked
25. The young man doesn't care for his family. He wanted to gather roses only (a) a to paint a rosy
picture of the fast (b) to obtain fame by hard work (c) to seek all enjoyment of life (d) to save money
miserly
26. "One has to feather one's nest" the man told his son (a) to enrich oneself when opportunity comes
(b) to mind ones business (c) to get something in abundance easily (d) to build someone's house
27. I told the students to buckle down this term (a) go for a vacation (b) take it easy (c) sit quietly (d)
work seriously
28. The manager did not assign any job to the new comer as he was wet behind the ears (a) stupid and
slow-witted (b) young and in experienced (c) drenched in the rain (d) unpunctual and lazy
29. The young man turned deaf ears to his father's instructions (a) expected to listen (b) pretended to
listen (c) refused to listen (d) regretted listening
30. That is not my cup of tea.this means ______ (a) it doesn't interest me (b) the cup is not for me (c) I
don't like tea in a cup (d) it is not my business
