SS2 Third Term Government Past Questions And Answers

 

Here are 20 Senior Secondary School 2 Third Term Government questions with options and answers:

 

Question: In a parliamentary system, what is the role of the Cabinet?

 

A) Making laws

B) Implementing policies

C) Presiding over parliament

D) Adjudicating disputes

Answer: B) Implementing policies

 

Question: What is the primary function of the National Assembly in a federal system?

 

A) Enforcing laws

B) Making laws

C) Interpreting laws

D) Appointing judges

Answer: B) Making laws

 

Question: In a unitary system of government, where does most of the power reside?

 

A) Central government

B) State governments

C) Local governments

D) Judiciary

Answer: A) Central government

 

Question: Which international organization is primarily responsible for promoting economic cooperation and development?

 

A) United Nations (UN)

B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

C) World Health Organization (WHO)

D) World Trade Organization (WTO)

Answer: B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

 

Question: What is the purpose of the electoral system in a democracy?

 

A) Enforcing laws

B) Implementing policies

C) Choosing representatives through voting

D) Appointing ministers

Answer: C) Choosing representatives through voting

 

Question: Who has the power to appoint judges in a presidential system?

 

A) President

B) Judiciary

C) Legislature

D) Prime Minister

Answer: A) President

 

Question: What is the primary role of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria?

 

A) National defense

B) Economic regulation

C) Combating corruption

D) Environmental protection

Answer: C) Combating corruption

 

Question: What is the term for a system of government where a single political party controls the government?

 

A) Multiparty system

B) Authoritarian regime

C) One-party system

D) Coalition government

Answer: C) One-party system

 

Question: Which principle ensures that government actions are subject to established laws?

 

A) Rule of law

B) Popular sovereignty

C) Separation of powers

D) Social contract

Answer: A) Rule of law

 

Question: In a federal system, what powers are shared between the central and state governments?

 

A) Exclusive powers

B) Concurrent powers

C) Reserved powers

D) Delegated powers

Answer: B) Concurrent powers

 

Question: What is the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria?

 

A) Implementing economic policies

B) Conducting elections

C) Enforcing environmental laws

D) Adjudicating legal disputes

Answer: B) Conducting elections

 

Question: Which document outlines the rights and freedoms of citizens in Nigeria?

 

A) Constitution

B) Bill of Rights

C) Magna Carta

D) Executive order

Answer: A) Constitution

 

Question: What is the term for a form of government where power is vested in the hands of a small, privileged group?

 

A) Democracy

B) Oligarchy

C) Plutocracy

D) Anarchy

Answer: B) Oligarchy

 

Question: What is the primary responsibility of the United Nations General Assembly?

 

A) Enforcing international laws

B) Maintaining global peace and security

C) Making recommendations on international issues

D) Adjudicating disputes between nations

Answer: C) Making recommendations on international issues

 

Question: In a federal system, what is the purpose of the division of powers between the central and state governments?

 

A) Centralization of power

B) Limiting government authority

C) Promoting local autonomy

D) Establishing a monarchy

Answer: C) Promoting local autonomy

 

Question: What is the role of a civil society organization in a democracy?

 

A) Making laws

B) Enforcing laws

C) Representing the government

D) Advocating for citizen interests

Answer: D) Advocating for citizen interests

 

Question: Which branch of government is responsible for the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice?

 

A) Executive

B) Legislative

C) Judiciary

D) Constitutional

Answer: C) Judiciary

 

Question: What is the term for a political system where citizens have equal participation and representation in decision-making?

 

A) Totalitarianism

B) Oligarchy

C) Pluralism

D) Authoritarianism

Answer: C) Pluralism

 

Question: What is the purpose of the African Union (AU)?

 

A) Economic cooperation

B) Social development

C) Cultural exchange

D) Political integration

Answer: D) Political integration

 

Question: In a democracy, what is the significance of the principle of popular sovereignty?

 

A) Limited government intervention

B) Equal representation

C) Government derives its power from the people

D) Concentration of power in one authority

Answer: C) Government derives its power from the people.