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

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Select the correct options for each Questions below

1. What is the significance of the rule of law in a democratic society?

a) To establish a system of arbitrary rule b) To ensure equal application of laws and prevent arbitrary governance c) To grant unlimited power to the executive branch d) To eliminate the need for a legal system

2. What is the purpose of an independent judiciary in a democratic system?

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

3. 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

4. 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

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 political parties in a democratic system?

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. What is the role of the media 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

10. 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

11. What is the purpose of a bicameral legislature in a democratic system?

a) To concentrate power in a single legislative body b) To grant unlimited power to the executive branch c) To provide checks and balances on legislative power d) To eliminate the need for a legislative branch

12. What is the purpose of an electoral commission in a democratic system?

a) To suppress voter turnout b) To promote fairness and transparency in elections c) To ensure the dominance of a single political party d) To appoint government officials

13. What is the purpose of an electoral college in a democratic system?

a) To appoint judges to the judiciary b) To provide oversight of government agencies c) To elect the head of government d) To indirectly elect the president or head of state

14. 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

15. What is the purpose of an 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

16. 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

17. What is the role 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. What is the purpose of a parliamentary system of government?

a) To concentrate power in the hands of the president b) To separate powers between the executive and legislative branches c) To eliminate the need for a legislative branch d) To appoint government officials

22. What is the purpose of a presidential system of government?

a) To concentrate power in the hands of the prime minister b) To separate powers between the executive and legislative branches c) To establish a system of hereditary rule d) To appoint government officials

23. What is the purpose of a unicameral legislature in a democratic system?

a) To provide checks and balances on legislative power b) To consolidate power in a single legislative body c) To grant autonomy to regional governments d) To eliminate the need for a legislative branch

24. What is the role of an independent electoral commission in a democratic system?

a) To suppress voter turnout b) To promote fairness and transparency in elections c) To ensure the dominance of a single political party d) To appoint government officials

25. What is the purpose of an independent judiciary in a democratic system?

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

26. 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

27. What is the purpose of a bicameral legislature in a democratic system?

a) To concentrate power in a single legislative body b) To grant unlimited power to the executive branch c) To provide checks and balances on legislative power d) To eliminate the need for a legislative branch

28. What is the purpose of an electoral college in a democratic system?

a) To appoint judges to the judiciary b) To provide oversight of government agencies c) To elect the head of government d) To indirectly elect the president or head of state

29. What is the purpose of an 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

30. 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