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SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE QUESTIONS

OUR CONSTITUTION, DEMOCRACY AND NATION BUILDING

1.

A breakdown of constitutional rule may lead to

A.

influx of foreigners.

B.

high level of illiteracy.

C.

non-existent development.

D.

general insecurity.

2.

The constitution of a country establishes

A.

patterns of democracy.

B.

governance procedures.

C.

boundaries of the state.

D.

democratic failings.

3.

One condition which is not an essential feature of democratic governance is the existence of

A.

unrestrained executive powers.

B.

an independent press.

C.

an impartial electoral commission.

D.

rule of law.

4.

A constitutional rule ensures that the

A.

citizens can act in any manner.

B.

executive acts within the law.

C.

legislature is above the other organs of government.

D.

judiciary cannot be checked.

5.

The constitution is important in nation building effort because it

A.

allocates powers to the organs of government.

B.

prevents criticism of the government.

C.

is approved by parliament.

D.

can be written or unwritten.

6.

Democratic governance can best be sustained in Ghana through the

A.

expansion of compulsory basic education programme.

B.

intensification of national service programme for the youth.

C.

enhancement of periodic free and fair election.

D.

institution of entrepreneurial training programmes for the unemployed.

7.

Democratic leadership promotes sustainable development because it

A.

is an arbitration mechanism in society.

B.

generates ethnic sentiments and love in politics.

C.

creates separation of powers of organs of government.

D.

guarantees accountability and transparency.

8.

Unity and development are more sustainable in democracy because the people

A.

are given the right to form political parties.

B.

are actively involved in decision-making.

C.

elect their own local government officials.

D.

enjoy high standard of living,

9.

Which of the following options is a feature of democracy?

A.

Constitutional rule

B.

Controlled media

C.

Primary socialization

D.

Unitary party system

10.

Regular payment of taxes mainly helps the government to

A.

pay internal revenue workers.

B.

pay treasury bills.

C.

prevent internal borrowing.

D.

provide social amenities.

11.

Which of the following constitutional provisions prevents autocratic rule?

A.

A free press without limitation

B.

A judiciary free from checks and balances

C.

Formation of more political parties

D.

Rule of law and separation of powers

12.

A feature of democratic governance that is for stability in a nation is

A.

existence of regular army.

B.

flamboyant appearance of politicians.

C.

peaceful transition of power.

D.

provision of social amenities.

13.

One reason for which unity and development are more sustainable under democratic governance is that

A.

governments reward communities that vote for them with projects.

B.

it promotes smooth and peaceful change of government.

C.

only views of members of the ruling part are accommodated.

D.

rules agreed upon are binding on political leaders.

14.

A condition which is not an essential feature of democratic governance is the existence of

A.

an executive president.

B.

an impartial electoral commission.

C.

an independent press.

D.

the rule of law.

15.

A constitution is important in nation building effort because it

A.

allocates powers to the organs of government.

B.

can be written or unwritten.

C.

is derived from parliamentary approval.

D.

prevents criticism from the government.

16.

The rule of law is generally meant to protect the rights of

A.

individual citizens.

B.

judges and solicitors.

C.

public servants.

D.

women and children.

17.

The bedrock of democracy is

A.

autocracy.

B.

consensus building.

C.

political apathy.

D.

parliamentary opposition.

18.

One limitation of the principle of separation of powers in democratic governance is that, it

A.

opens administration processes to the public.

B.

gives more power to one organ of government.

C.

minimizes quick decision making.

D.

promotes the emergence of a dictator.

19.

A constitution is important in nation building because it

A.

allows governments to exercise absolute power.

B.

defends the country against external aggression.

C.

makes the country self-reliant.

D.

serves as a basis for good governance.

20.

Socio-economic development is more sustainable under democratic system of government because

A.

of the existence of maintenance culture.

B.

there is increased funding of projects.

C.

minority and majority views are accommodated in decision making.

D.

there is increased provision of incentive packages to workers.

21.

A feature of democratic government is

A.

existence of regular army.

B.

flamboyant appearance of politicians.

C.

peaceful transition of power.

D.

provision of social amenities.

22.

One role of democracy in nation building is that

A.

allows the participation of all ethnic groups in governance.

B.

allows the existence of controlled media.

C.

promotes competent leadership.

D.

stifles the values of common good and shared life

23.

Constitutional rule is an important element in nation building because it promotes

A.

community development.

B.

good governance.

C.

self-appraisal.

D.

self-reliance.

24.

In a democratic state, the people express their varied views mainly through

A.

a free press.

B.

parliament.

C.

public debate.

D.

petition.

25.

An independent body that safeguards the constitution of Ghana is the

A.

executive.

B.

judiciary.

C.

legislature.

D.

police.

26.

Laws that are made by civilian governments are usually referred to as

A.

acts

B.

bills

C.

decrees.

D.

precedents.

27.

An essential feature of democratic governance is

A.

allocation of resources.

B.

control of the media.

C.

existence of financial institution.

D.

selection of leaders.

28.

One challenge of democratic governance is that

A.

certain influential persons dominate the political scene.

B.

initiative and grassroot participation are discouraged.

C.

In times of crisis decision making is delayed.

D.

the goals of government are not achieved.

29.

The distribution of power among the institution of government is known as

A.

balance of power.

B.

checks and balances.

C.

separation of powers.

D.

rule of law.

30.

Checks and balances are important in a democratic system of governance because it

A.

discourages dictatorial rule.

B.

grants absolute freedom to the electorate.

C.

helps opposition parties win elections.

D.

curtails individual's rights and freedoms.

31.

Which of the following options is not a feature of democratic governance?

A.

Constitution

B.

Decree

C.

Human rights

D.

Rule of law

32.

A constitution of a country

A.

describes the rule of governance.

B.

differentiate between the ruler and the ruled.

C.

establishes the state.

D.

is made up of act of parliament.

33.

One feature of democracy is

A.

celebration of festivals.

B.

detention without trial.

C.

press censorship.

D.

tolerance of varied views.

34.

Nation building is basically concerned with

A.

development in social infrastructure.

B.

international security and harmony.

C.

human resource development.

D.

social integration, peace and stability.

35.

The practice of democracy promotes unity and development mainly because of the

A.

existence of independent judiciary.

B.

involvement of the people in decision making.

C.

provision of social amenities.

D.

regular inflow of foreign aid.

36.

Which of the following principles of democracy places emphasis on equality of all persons?

A.

Checks and balances

B.

Free press

C.

Rule of law

D.

Separation of powers

37.

The mechanism for preventing abuse of authority among the institution of government is known as

A.

balance of power.

B.

checks and balances.

C.

separation of powers.

D.

rule of law.

38.

An individual can play a key role in nation building by

A.

being a member of a political party.

B.

criticizing the policies of the government.

C.

organizing people in demonstration.

D.

taking part in communal activities.

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