SS1 GOVERNMENT EXAMINATION
Third Term
Topics Covered: Rule of Law, Fundamental Human Rights, Separation of Powers, Representative
Government, Political Parties
Total Marks: 50
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SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
(Answer all questions. Each question carries 1 mark.)
1. Which of the following best defines the rule of law?
A. Laws apply only to criminals
B. The president is above the law
C. Everyone is subject to the law
D. Police enforce the president's will
2. One key principle of the rule of law is:
A. Supremacy of the ruler
B. Supremacy of the constitution
C. Disobedience to the courts
D. Equal power for all leaders
3. Who introduced the modern theory of the rule of law?
A. John Locke
B. Montesquieu
C. A.V. Dicey
D. Rousseau
4. The principle of separation of powers was popularized by:
A. Thomas Hobbes
B. Baron de Montesquieu
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. Nelson Mandela
5. The arm of government responsible for interpreting laws is the:
A. Legislature
B. Executive
C. Judiciary
D. Police
6. Which of these is not a fundamental human right?
A. Right to life
B. Right to own slaves
C. Right to fair hearing
D. Right to freedom of expression
7. The rule of law promotes:
A. Anarchy
B. Tyranny
C. Accountability
D. Dictatorship
8. The right to life is an example of:
A. Political right
B. Civil right
C. Social right
D. Natural right
9. A representative government means:
A. Only rich people govern
B. The people vote and elect leaders
C. Military rules the people
D. Only traditional rulers decide laws
10. A basic feature of a representative government is:
A. Use of force
B. Public elections
C. Appointment of leaders by kings
D. Rule by decree
11. One of the main goals of political parties is to:
A. Train footballers
B. Own banks
C. Win elections and form government
D. Arrest criminals
12. In a multiparty system, there are:
A. Only one party
B. Two political parties
C. Many political parties
D. No political parties
13. The document that contains a political party’s goals is called:
A. Identity card
B. Party sticker
C. Manifesto
D. Receipt
14. Which of the following is a function of political parties?
A. Organizing military coups
B. Providing national ID cards
C. Educating voters on political matters
D. Arresting lawbreakers
15. Which of the following is a merit of separation of powers?
A. Encourages corruption
B. Prevents concentration of power
C. Supports dictatorship
D. Weakens democracy
16. A system where government power is shared among different arms is:
A. Monarchy
B. Parliamentary system
C. Separation of powers
D. Totalitarianism
17. The arm of government that executes laws is:
A. Judiciary
B. Legislature
C. Military
D. Executive
18. A citizen can defend their rights by:
A. Joining a cult
B. Going to court
C. Fighting in public
D. Disobeying police
19. Which of these encourages popular participation in governance?
A. Dictatorship
B. Representative democracy
C. Military rule
D. Autocracy
20. A country with rule of law is likely to enjoy:
A. Confusion
B. Oppression
C. Justice and fairness
D. Abuse of rights
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SECTION B: THEORY QUESTIONS
(Answer all questions. Each carries 6 marks. Total = 30 marks)
1. Define the rule of law and list three major principles of the rule of law according to A.V. Dicey.
2. What are fundamental human rights? Mention and briefly explain four basic examples.
3. Explain the concept of separation of powers and mention the three arms of government and their
functions.
4. Define a political party and state three functions it performs in a democratic society.
5. What is representative government? List three features that show a country practices representative
democracy.
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Marking Scheme
Objective Section: 1 mark each (Total = 20 marks)
Answer Key:
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. C
13. C
14. C
15. B
16. C
17. D
18. B
19. B
20. C
Theory Section (6 marks each):
Definition = 2 marks
Each valid point = 1 mark
Total Theory Marks = 30 marks
Grand Total = 50 marks
