1. The study of government is important because it
- A. directs people’s attention to development of non-state institutions
- B. enables citizens to understand the processes for managing state affairs
- C. encourages individuals to take decisions that satisfy their aspirations
- D. encourages the elite to remain in power
2. A system of government where political powers are inherited is called
- A. monarchy
- B. diarchy
- C. democracy
- D. aristocracy
3. Democracy can be promoted through
- A. genymandering
- B. slander
- C. accountability
- D. lobbying
4. The ability to command obedience is called
- A. authority
- B. influence
- C. legitimacy
- D. mobilization
5. Legitimacy is determined mainly by
- A. charisma
- B. influence
- C. acceptance
- D. desire
6. Which of the following is a feature of democracy?
- A. Majority rule
- B. Election by selected adults
- C. Quick decision making
- D. Rule by wealth men
7. Which of the following is a source of political power?
- A. Gerrymandering
- B. Election
- C. filibuster
- D. Immunity
8. Laws made by the legislative bodies are called
- A. judiciary review
- B. statutory laws
- C. criminal laws
- D. case law
9. Delegated legislation is unpopular because it
- A. quickens the lawmaking process
- B. receives wide publicity
- C. is not made by the legislature
- D. calters for emergency situations
10. Political socialization begins from
- A. adulthood
- B. childhood
- C. old age
- D. manhood
