Government Trial Questions 2024/2025 W.A.S.S.C.E ( SierraLeone Only )

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1. Which principle of democracy emphasizes the equal treatment of all individuals under the law?

a) Rule of law b) Separation of powers c) Popular sovereignty d) Checks and balances

2. What is a common feature of a unitary system of government?

a) Power is concentrated at the regional level b) Regional governments have equal authority with the central government c) The central government shares power with regional governments d) Power is concentrated at the national or central level

3. In a parliamentary system, what is the primary role of the Prime Minister?

a) To serve as the head of state b) To lead the legislative branch of government c) To represent the judicial branch of government d) To head the executive branch of government

4. What is the purpose of a bicameral legislature?

a) To ensure equal representation of all citizens b) To separate powers between federal and state governments c) To provide checks and balances within the legislative process d) To streamline the law-making process for efficiency

5. What distinguishes a presidential system of government from a parliamentary system?

a) The method of electing the head of government b) The role of the legislature in selecting the executive c) The level of autonomy granted to regional governments d) The extent of judicial review over legislative actions

6. What is the purpose of a constitution in a democratic society?

a) To establish a monarchy b) To limit the power of the government and protect the rights of citizens c) To grant unlimited power to the executive branch d) To establish a theocracy

7. What is the primary function of the judiciary in a democracy?

a) To enforce laws created by the executive branch b) To interpret laws and resolve disputes c) To create laws and policies d) To implement economic reforms

8. What is the purpose of an electoral system in a democracy?

a) To ensure equal representation of all citizens b) To appoint government officials based on merit c) To grant absolute power to the ruling party d) To establish a monarchy

9. What is the role of civil society in a democracy?

a) To suppress dissent and criticism of the government b) To promote transparency and accountability c) To concentrate power in the hands of a few elites d) To weaken democratic institutions

10. What is the purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

a) To establish a global dictatorship b) To promote equal rights and freedoms for all individuals c) To suppress human rights and liberties d) To establish a theocratic government

11. What is the significance of the separation of powers in a democratic system?

a) It ensures the dominance of the executive branch b) It prevents the abuse of power by any one branch of government c) It eliminates the need for checks and balances d) It centralizes decision-making authority within the legislature

12. What role does the executive branch play in the law-making process?

a) It proposes and drafts legislation b) It interprets laws passed by the legislature c) It enforces laws enacted by the legislature d) It has no role in the law-making process

13. What is the purpose of judicial review in a democracy?

a) To overturn decisions made by the executive branch b) To ensure that laws comply with the constitution c) To create new laws without legislative approval d) To appoint judges to the judiciary

14. What is the purpose of political parties in a democracy?

a) To suppress opposition voices b) To consolidate power within the executive branch c) To represent the interests of different segments of society d) To undermine the electoral process

15. What is the role of the media in a democracy?

a) To promote government propaganda b) To provide unbiased information to the public c) To restrict freedom of speech d) To suppress dissenting opinions

16. What is the purpose of an independent judiciary in a democracy?

a) To serve the interests of the ruling party b) To ensure fair and impartial adjudication of disputes c) To enforce laws passed by the executive branch d) To make laws without legislative approval

17. What is the purpose of federalism in a democratic system?

a) To centralize power within the national government b) To establish a system of hereditary rule c) To grant autonomy to regional governments d) To eliminate the need for a central government

18. What is the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in a democracy?

a) To serve as an extension of the government b) To promote the interests of the ruling party c) To provide social services and advocate for specific causes d) To suppress dissent and criticism of the government

19. What is the purpose of a referendum in a democratic system?

a) To elect government officials b) To amend the constitution c) To appoint judges to the judiciary d) To establish a system of direct democracy

20. What is the purpose of an impeachment process in a democratic system?

a) To remove corrupt officials from office b) To prevent the president from declaring war c) To grant unlimited power to the executive branch d) To appoint members of the judiciary

21. What is the purpose of a coalition government in a democratic system?

a) To consolidate power within a single political party b) To establish a system of authoritarian rule c) To distribute power among multiple political parties d) To eliminate the need for elections

22. What is the purpose of an ombudsman in a democratic system?

a) To represent the interests of the ruling party b) To investigate complaints against government agencies c) To suppress dissent and criticism of the government d) To enforce laws and regulations

23. What is the purpose of electoral boundaries in a democratic system?

a) To ensure fair and proportional representation b) To suppress voter turnout c) To centralize power within a single political party d) To eliminate the need for elections

24. What is the role of the opposition party in a democratic system?

a) To consolidate power within the ruling party b) To represent the interests of the majority c) To provide checks and balances on the government d) To suppress dissent and criticism of the government

25. What is the purpose of an executive order in a democratic system?

a) To establish a system of authoritarian rule b) To grant unlimited power to the executive branch c) To enforce laws passed by the legislature d) To implement policy without legislative approval

26. What is the purpose of the United Nations in global governance?

a) To promote unilateral action by member states b) To establish a global dictatorship c) To maintain international peace and security d) To suppress human rights and liberties

27. What is the purpose of an amnesty program in a democratic system?

a) To suppress dissent and criticism of the government b) To provide protection to whistleblowers c) To grant immunity to individuals for past offenses d) To prosecute individuals for crimes against humanity

28. What is the purpose of a free press in a democratic society?

a) To promote government propaganda b) To provide unbiased information to the public c) To restrict freedom of speech d) To suppress dissenting opinions

29. What is the role of civil society in a democratic society?

a) To suppress dissent and criticism of the government b) To promote transparency and accountability c) To concentrate power in the hands of a few elites d) To weaken democratic institutions

30. What is the purpose of international organizations like the African Union in promoting democracy?

a) To establish a system of authoritarian rule b) To provide technical assistance and support to democratic processes c) To suppress human rights and liberties d) To promote authoritarian regimes