Government

Question 1

1The civil service is expected to be

Easy

A. politically neutral B. a branch of a political party C. controlled by chiefs D. elected every four years

Question 2

2A District Chief Executive in Ghana is appointed by the President with the approval of

Medium

A. at least two-thirds of the District Assembly members present and voting B. the Chief Justice C. the chiefs only D. the Electoral Commission

Question 3

3Red tape in public administration refers to

Hard

A. efficient service B. security tape C. excessive bureaucratic procedures causing delay D. tax incentives

Question 4

4The main local government authority in a Ghanaian district is the

Easy

A. District Assembly B. Electoral Commission C. Council of State D. Supreme Court

Question 5

5The Public Services Commission in Ghana deals with

Medium

A. taxation B. courts C. human resource management in the public services D. elections

Question 6

6New Public Management reforms emphasise

Hard

A. abolishing the civil service B. more red tape C. efficiency, performance and market-like approaches D. secrecy

Question 7

7Which is a feature of good governance?

Easy

A. corruption B. accountability and transparency C. rule by one person D. secrecy in public spending

Question 8

8The Office of the Head of Civil Service in Ghana

Easy

A. manages the civil service B. collects taxes C. conducts elections D. prosecutes crimes

Question 9

9Bureaucracy refers to

Easy

A. an election B. a political party C. a court D. an administrative system with rules and hierarchy

Question 10

10Local government in Ghana is administered through

Easy

A. Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies B. chiefs only C. the Council of State D. the Supreme Court