Government Questions & Answers - Free Online Practice

1,311.

Bicameralism is necessary in a federal state to demonstrate that __________

the executive is adequately represented

localized interests receive adequate representation

representation in the upper house is base on population

representation of the rich in society is taken care of

Correct answer is B

In certain variations, a bicameral system may include two parliamentary chambers. The overall purpose behind bicameral legislature is to provide for representation for both the citizens of a country, as well as the state legislatures on the federal level or in the central government of a country or nation.

1,312.

A "Yes" or No" vote on a specific political issue in a country is called ________

referendum

public opinion

gerrymandering

suffrage

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Correct answer is A

A referendum ; is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal. This may result in the adoption of a new law. In some countries, it is synonymous with a plebiscite or a vote on a ballot question. It could be a ''yes or no''

1,313.

An effective way of strengthening societal institutions is through the expression of ____________

person opinion

group opinion

elite opinion

public opinion

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Correct answer is D

Public opinion consists of the desires, wants and thinking of the majority of the people. It is the collective opinion of the people of a society or state on an issue or problem. This concept came about through the process of urbanization and other political and social forces.

1,314.

One of the defects associated with most pre-independence constitutions in British West Africa was ________

veto power of the Governor

all inclusive franchise

African domination of the executive council

African domination of the legislative council

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Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,315.

One duty of a good citizen is _________

building schools and hospitals

respect of the dignity and rights of others

loyalty to other nations

defending a suspect

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Correct answer is B

Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.
Defend the country if the need should arise.