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

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1. Sierra Leone gained independence from British colonial rule in which year?

A) 1950 B) 1960 C) 1970 D) 1980

2. The current political system of Sierra Leone can be described as a:

A) Monarchy B) Parliamentary republic C) Military dictatorship D) Communist regime

3. The head of state in Sierra Leone is the:

A) Prime Minister B) President C) King D) Chief Justice

4. The Parliament of Sierra Leone is composed of how many houses?

A) One house B) Two houses C) Three houses D) Four houses

5. Which branch of government in Sierra Leone is responsible for making laws?

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

6. The ruling party in Sierra Leone as of 2023 is the:

A) People's Democratic Party (PDP) B) Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) C) National Unity Party (NUP) D) Sierra Leone Labour Party (SLLP)

7. The Constitution of Sierra Leone was adopted in which year?

A) 1961 B) 1978 C) 1991 D) 2001

8. The primary role of local government authorities in Sierra Leone is to:

A) Enact national laws B) Implement national policies C) Conduct foreign affairs D) Regulate trade

9. The judiciary in Sierra Leone is responsible for:

A) Enforcing laws B) Making foreign policies C) Managing the economy D) Appointing government officials

10. Sierra Leone 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)

11. The President of Sierra Leone is elected for a term of how many years?

A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6

12. Which government agency in Sierra Leone is responsible for ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order?

A) Sierra Leone Police Force (SLPF) B) Sierra Leone Immigration Service (SLIS) C) Sierra Leone National Guard (SLNG) D) Sierra Leone Customs and Excise Department (SLCED)

13. The administrative divisions of Sierra Leone are known as:

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

14. The Cabinet of Sierra Leone is composed of:

A) Ministers appointed by the President B) Elected Members of Parliament C) Traditional leaders D) Foreign diplomats

15. The National Electoral Commission (NEC) in Sierra Leone is responsible for:

A) Regulating immigration B) Conducting national censuses C) Organizing and overseeing elections D) Managing public transportation

16. Sierra Leone's foreign policy is characterized by a commitment to:

A) Military intervention B) Non-interference in international affairs C) Establishing overseas colonies D) Cultural isolationism

17. The judiciary in Sierra Leone plays a role in:

A) Implementing foreign policies B) Enforcing laws and resolving disputes C) Managing the national budget D) Appointing ambassadors

18. The Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is responsible for:

A) National security B) Environmental protection C) Investigating and prosecuting corruption cases D) Managing public healthcare

19. Sierra Leone's Legislature consists of the:

A) House of Chiefs B) House of Representatives C) Senate and House of Representatives D) House of Lords

20. The National Commission for Democracy (NCD) in Sierra Leone is tasked with:

A) Regulating the media B) Promoting democratic values and practices C) Controlling the economy D) Enforcing international treaties

21. The Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) and the All People's Congress (APC) are two major:

A) International organizations B) Armed forces C) Political parties D) Trade unions

22. The term "separation of powers" refers to the division of government functions into which branches?

A) Executive, legislative, and judicial B) Central, regional, and local C) Administrative, economic, and social D) Monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy

23. Sierra Leone's legal system is influenced by both English common law and:

A) French civil law B) Islamic law (Sharia) C) Roman law D) Buddhist law

24. The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) in Sierra Leone is responsible for:

A) Managing the national budget B) Providing healthcare services C) Overseeing foreign affairs D) Administering social security programs

25. The Sierra Leonean Parliament is responsible for approving the national budget presented by the:

A) President B) Prime Minister C) Minister of Finance D) Chief Justice

26. The President of Sierra Leone is both the head of state and the:

A) Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces B) Chief Justice C) Speaker of the Parliament D) Head of the Electoral Commission

27. The Sierra Leone Armed Forces consist of the Army, Navy, and:

A) Air Force B) Coast Guard C) National Police Force D) Border Patrol

28. The Sierra Leone Human Rights Commission (SLHRC) is tasked with:

A) Enforcing tax regulations B) Regulating trade policies C) Promoting and protecting human rights D) Conducting national censuses

29. Sierra Leone's foreign policy emphasizes cooperation with neighboring countries for:

A) Economic development B) Military alliances C) Cultural dominance D) Religious expansion

30. The Sierra Leone Ministry of Finance is responsible for:

A) Enforcing immigration laws B) Managing the national currency C) Overseeing educational institutions D) Administering national defense

31. The Sierra Leone Constitution guarantees freedom of the press and:

A) Freedom of assembly B) Freedom of religion C) Freedom of speech D) Freedom of travel

32. The Attorney General and Minister of Justice in Sierra Leone is responsible for:

A) Managing the armed forces B) Enforcing environmental laws C) Providing legal advice to the government D) Administering foreign aid programs

33. The Sierra Leone National Commission for Democracy (NCDD) is responsible for promoting:

A) Military expansion B) Religious conversion C) Democratic values and practices D) Economic development

34. The Sierra Leone Parliament consists of how many Members of Parliament (MPs) in total?

A) 80 B) 100 C) 124 D) 132

35. The Sierra Leone Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology is responsible for:

A) Regulating foreign trade B) Administering healthcare facilities C) Overseeing educational institutions D) Enforcing traffic laws

36. The Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigates and prosecutes cases related to:

A) Environmental pollution B) Financial crimes C) Intellectual property infringement D) Political protests

37. The Sierra Leonean government follows a multi-party political system, which means:

A) Only one political party is allowed B) Two political parties dominate C) Multiple political parties compete for power D) The government is controlled by the military

38. The Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation is responsible for:

A) Foreign diplomacy B) Immigration matters C) Public health services D) National security

39. Sierra Leone's foreign policy is guided by the principles of:

A) Isolationism B) Imperialism C) Non-interference D) Autocracy

40. The Sierra Leone Electoral Commission is responsible for:

A) Managing national parks B) Overseeing local government elections C) Enforcing trade agreements D) Administering foreign embassies