GIFARM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

END OF THIRD TERM EXAMINATION-2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

GOVERNMENT FORM ONE(1)

SECTION A ( 40 marks)

Answer all questions from this section, choosing from the alternative A-D the appropriate

answer.

1. The institution of state that makes the laws and regulations through which a state is ruled

is called

A. Democracy

B. Patriotism

C. Government

D. Nationalism

2. A person who is loyal and obedient to the cause of his nation is said to be a

A. Devoted person

B. Patriotic person

C. Neglected person

D. Curious person

3. Which of these is not a feature of government?

 A. It is permanent

B. It’s laws are supreme

C. It collects revenue

D. It provides social support

4. All these are other meaning of government except:

A. Government as an academic field

B. Government as an institution of state

C. Government as a means of production

D. Government as an art of rulling

5. The government of a country plays these roles except:

A. It collects revenue from citizens

B. It provides food for citizens

C. Provides social amenities to citizens

D. It mobilizes state resources for national development

6. The political system in which the means of production and disributions is in the hands of

private individuals rather thyan the state is known as:

A. Noocracy

B. Capitalism

C. Communism

D. Democracy

7. The lawful use of power in a society is referd to as:

A. Order

B. Power
 C. Authority

D. Inheritance

8. A government controlled by few rich people is termed as:

A. Democracy

B. Aristocracy

C. Theorcracy

D. Kleptocracy

9. Monarchical system of government is practiced in all these countries, except:

A. Britain

B. Egypt

C. Swaziland

D. Saudi-Arabia

10. In which country did democracy originated from?

A. Britain

B. Italy

C. Greece

D. France

11. ------------------------ takes place when there is a total breakdown of law and order

A. Anarchy

B. Oligarchy

C. Indiscipline

D. Democracy
12. The system of government where the means of production and distribution is in the hands

of the state is known as;

A. Capitalism

B. Socialism

C. Federalism

D. Democracy

13. A system of government controlled by the wealthy citizens and who owns and control the

means of production is referred to as

A. Geniocracy

B. Plutocracy

C. Mobocracy

D. Absolutism

14. The political system in which the ways and means through which a state is governed is

exercised by a body or an assembly of all citizens is called

A. Western Democracy

B. Direct Democracy

C. Representative Democracy

D. Constitutional Democracy

15. The system of government where power lies in the hands of the citizens is referred to as

A. Autocracy

B. Aristocracy

C. Democracy

D. Monarchy
16. A person who is a member of a state qualifies to be called

A. An allien

B. An envoy

C. Aplenipotentiary

D. A Citizen

17. The privileges that a citizen enjoys from his state are termed as

A. Allowances

B. Obligations

C. Rights

D. Duties

18. The payment of taxes, taking part in communal work are termed as:

A. Privileges

B. Rights

C. Preferences

D. Responsibilities

19. All these are means through which a citizenship is acquired, except:

A. Birth

B. Deportation

C. Adoption

D. Conferment

20. Which of these state institutions is responsible for the protection of the rights of women,

children and other vulnerable groups?

A. NCCE
B. CHRAJ

C. NGO

D. Electoral commission
 SECTION B (60MARKS)

Answer three (3) question from this section. Each question carries equal marks of 20 marks.

Clarity of expression and orderly presentation of materials attracts marks.

1)

a) Your friend Abu sadik kojo Kwame Yakubu wants to study government in your

school. As a student of government, using your own words, Explain the meaning

of government to your friend (5 marks)

b) Highlight four (4) functions of government (10marks)

c) State four (4) features of government (5marks)

2)

a) Explain the following terms

i. Democracy

ii. Monarchy

iii. Autocracy

iv. Aristocracy

v. Capitalism

(5 marks)

b) Differentiate between direct and indirect democracy (5marks)

c) State three (3) disadvantages of autocracy(5marks)

3)

a) Highlight four (4) characteristics of democracy (10marks).

b) Explain three (3) importance of democracy (6marks)

c) Explain two (2) disadvantages of democracy (4marks)

4)

a) Explain the following terms

i. Citizenship

ii. Rights

iii. Responsibilities

(6marks)

b) Explain four (4) ways through which citizenship can be acquired (4 marks)

c) Highlight four (4) responsibilities of a citizen in a democratic state (10marks)

1)

a) Explain four (4) types of rights (10marks).

b) Explain three (3) ways by which a citizen right can be limited (6marks)

c) State four (4) ways by which citizenship can be acquired.