The right that enables citizens to express their electoral preferences is
Franchise
suffrage
coat-tails
referendum
Correct answer is A
Franchise the right that enables citizens to express their electoral preferences.
It should be noted that there are two types of franchise which are as follows:
1. Restricted Franchise or Limited Franchise
2. Unlimited Franchise or Universal Adult Suffrage.
A characteristic of a fascist state is the existence of a
zero-party system
two-party system
one-party system
multi-party system
Correct answer is A
A characteristic of a fascist state is the existence of a zero-party system.
If party were to exist, it must be only one party and there must be no political opposition
An example of a state with an unwritten constitution is
Canada
India
Britain
France
Correct answer is C
An example of a state with an unwritten constitution is Britain.
An unwritten constitution is that which does not have its components or general provisions written down in one document. For instance, the British Constitution is primarily an unwritten constitution.
It should be noted that some parts of British Constitution are really written. e.g.
1. The Great Charter (1215) or Magna Certa.
2. The Petition of Rights (1628)
3. The Poor Law (1601)
Which of the following is a perverted form of democracy?
Feudalism
Republicanism
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Correct answer is B
Republicanism is a perverted form of democracy.
It is a representative democracy in which government is by the consent of the people. In short, it is a true test of Democracy.
Kingship, aristocracy and constitutional government are the true constitutional forms but they all have perversions that come to being when the rulers of these governments are catering self-interest instead of the common interest. Kingship turns to tyranny when perverted, aristocracy turns to oligarchy and democracy is the perversion of the constitutional government of many. Democracy is the rule of the many poor who work for the interest of the needy while oligarchy is the rule of the few rich that take only their interest in account as rulers. And tyranny, the perversion of monarchy is a constitution formed for the interest of the one tyrannical ruler.
A key characteristics of the civil service is
transparency
patriotism
merit system
quota system
Correct answer is C
A key characteristic of the civil service is Merit System.
Recruitment into the Civil Service should be based on merit and not on quota or favouritism.
This is to enable the Civil Servants to perform their functions very well and then ensure the success of the government.