Government Test For (THE GAMBIA) W.A.S.S.C.E Candidates (40 Questions) Trials

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1: When did The Gambia gain independence from British colonial rule?

A) 1950 B) 1965 C) 1970 D) 1982

2: Which document serves as the supreme law of The Gambia?

A) Magna Carta B) Universal Declaration of Human Rights C) Constitution of The Gambia D) Charter of the United Nations

3: Who is the current President of The Gambia?

A) Yahya Jammeh B) Adama Barrow C) Dawda Jawara D) Sir Farimang Singhateh

4: Which branch of government in The Gambia is responsible for making laws?

A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative

5: The National Assembly of The Gambia is composed of how many members?

A) 31 B) 45 C) 53 D) 58

6: Which political party led the struggle for independence in The Gambia?

A) United Democratic Party (UDP) B) People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) C) National Convention Party (NCP) D) People's Progressive Party (PPP)

7: The principle of separation of powers refers to the division of powers between:

A) Different branches of government B) Political parties C) Local and central governments D) Religious institutions

8: The First Republic of The Gambia was established in:

A) 1965 B) 1970 C) 1982 D) 1994

9: What is the role of the Vice President in the government of The Gambia?

A) Chief Justice B) Head of State C) President of the Senate D) Presiding Officer of the National Assembly

10: In The Gambia, the Judiciary is responsible for:

A) Making laws B) Enforcing laws C) Interpreting laws D) Administering elections

11: The administrative divisions of The Gambia are known as:

A) Counties B) Provinces C) States D) Districts

12: What is the primary role of local government authorities in The Gambia?

A) Enacting national laws B) Implementing national policies C) Conducting foreign affairs D) Regulating trade

13: The administrative head of a district in The Gambia is known as the:

A) Mayor B) Governor C) Chief D) District Commissioner

14: Which government agency in The Gambia is responsible for ensuring transparency and accountability?

A) National Intelligence Agency (NIA) B) National Agency for Legal Aid (NALA) C) Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) D) National Environmental Agency (NEA)

15: The Local Government Act of The Gambia was enacted in:

A) 1965 B) 1997 C) 2002 D) 2010

16: The Gambia's foreign policy is based on the principles of:

A) Isolationism B) Non-alignment C) Imperialism D) Colonization

17: The Gambia is a member of which regional economic community in West Africa?

A) African Union (AU) B) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) C) East African Community (EAC) D) Southern African Development Community (SADC)

18: Which international organization provided mediation and support during The Gambia's political crisis in 2016-2017?

A) United Nations (UN) B) African Union (AU) C) European Union (EU) D) Organization of American States (OAS)

19: The Ministry responsible for foreign affairs in The Gambia is known as the Ministry of:

A) National Security B) Defense C) Foreign Affairs D) Justice

20: The Gambia's national currency is the:

A) Dollar B) Euro C) Dalasi D) Cedi

21: Which political party has historically advocated for socialism and people-centered governance in The Gambia?

A) United Democratic Party (UDP) B) People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) C) National Convention Party (NCP) D) People's Progressive Party (PPP)

22: The Second Republic in The Gambia was established after a military coup in which year?

A) 1965 B) 1970 C) 1994 D) 2006

23: The National Assembly in The Gambia consists of how many members appointed by the President?

A) 25 B) 30 C) 35 D) 40

24: The Gambia's current ruling party as of 2023 is the:

A) United Democratic Party (UDP) B) Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) C) National Convention Party (NCP) D) People's Progressive Party (PPP)

25: Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution of The Gambia?

A) Executive B) Legislative C) Judicial D) Administrative

26: The capital city of The Gambia is:

A) Banjul B) Brikama C) Serrekunda D) Serekunda

27: The traditional council that advises the President in The Gambia is known as the:

A) National Assembly B) Supreme Council of Elders C) Cabinet D) Executive Council

28: Which government agency in The Gambia is responsible for promoting tourism and cultural heritage?

A) National Intelligence Agency (NIA) B) Gambia Tourism Board (GTB) C) Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) D) National Environmental Agency (NEA)

29: The Local Government Act of The Gambia establishes the framework for the functioning of:

A) National Assembly members B) Governors of provinces C) District Commissioners D) Local Government Authorities

30: What is the main function of the Central Bank of The Gambia?

A) Enforcing laws B) Implementing foreign policies C) Regulating the financial system D) Conducting elections

31: Which international court is responsible for settling disputes between states?

A) International Criminal Court (ICC) B) International Court of Justice (ICJ) C) European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) D) African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR)

32: The Gambia's foreign policy aims to foster good relations with:

A) Only neighboring countries B) All countries except former colonial powers C) All countries, regardless of ideology D) Only countries with similar political systems

33: The Gambia's participation in regional and international organizations is primarily driven by:

A) Economic interests B) Military alliances C) Religious affiliations D) Ethnic ties

34: The Ministry responsible for defense and security in The Gambia is known as the Ministry of:

A) National Security B) Defense C) Foreign Affairs D) Interior

35: Which of the following is a significant source of revenue for The Gambia's economy?

A) Oil exports B) Tourism C) Diamond mining D) Manufacturing

36: The Gambia's political system can be described as:

A) An absolute monarchy B) A presidential republic C) A parliamentary democracy D) A communist regime

37: What is the role of the District Chiefs in The Gambia?

A) Enforcing national laws B) Representing political parties C) Implementing local government policies D) Overseeing foreign affairs

38: The African Union (AU) is headquartered in which city?

A) Nairobi B) Accra C) Addis Ababa D) Dakar

39: Which of the following organizations played a key role in mediating The Gambia's political crisis in 2016-2017?

A) United Nations (UN) B) African Union (AU) C) European Union (EU) D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

40: The Constitution of The Gambia guarantees the separation of powers among which three branches of government?

A) Executive, Legislative, and Religious B) Executive, Judicial, and Security C) Judicial, Security, and Local Government D) Executive, Legislative, and Judicial