Eight multiple choice and two written, marked as you go. Free, no account.
The State: Weak States
Answer: B. Inability to enforce laws.
A weak state is often characterized by its inability to effectively enforce laws and maintain order throughout its territory.
Democracy: Definition
Answer: C. Democracy
Democracy is a system of government where power is vested in the people, who exercise it directly or indirectly through a system of representation, usually involving periodic free elections.
Principles of Government: Checks and Balances
Answer: D. Ensure that each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches.
Checks and balances ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the others.
Systems of Government: Presidential System
Answer: B. Presidential system
In a presidential system, the president serves as both the head of state and the head of government.
Forms of Government: Monarchy
Answer: C. The monarch's powers are limited by a constitution.
A constitutional monarchy limits the monarch's powers through a constitution, with a head of government usually being an elected official.
The State: Failed States
Answer: D. Inability to provide basic services.
A failed state is characterized by its inability to provide basic services to its citizens and maintain order.
Citizenship: Duties of Citizens
Answer: B. To respect the rights of others.
Respecting the rights of others is a core civic duty that ensures harmonious coexistence within society.
Political Recruitment
Answer: D. Political recruitment
Political recruitment is the process by which individuals are selected and prepared for political roles and leadership positions.
Marking guide
Marking guide (6 marks — 2 marks for each of any three ways)
Marking guide
Marking guide (8 marks — 2 marks for each of any four roles)
Topics on this page: The State: Weak States; Democracy: Definition; Principles of Government: Checks and Balances; Systems of Government: Presidential System; Forms of Government: Monarchy; The State: Failed States; Citizenship: Duties of Citizens; Political Recruitment; Separation of Powers: Legislative Checks on the Executive; The Judiciary: Roles of the Judiciary.
Notes, practice questions and a mark scheme for topics on the syllabus.
Some are from past papers and show their year. The rest are written in the style of the WASSCE, and every one comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
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