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Government

Government · Quick practice · answer shown after each question

Why we study government

Question 1 of 9

Question 1 of 9

The term "government" can refer to

A. only chiefs B. only the army C. the institutions and people who exercise state power D. only the market

Question 2 of 9

Question 2 of 9

Studying government prepares students for careers in

A. fishing B. surgery only C. mechanical engineering only D. law, diplomacy and public administration

Question 3 of 9

Question 3 of 9

The study of government helps to produce

A. only soldiers B. informed and responsible citizens C. farmers only D. no change

Question 4 of 9

Question 4 of 9

A political culture is

A. a party manifesto B. the shared attitudes and beliefs about politics in a society C. a voting machine D. a law court

Question 5 of 9

Question 5 of 9

Government as an academic field of study is mainly concerned with

A. the stars B. the state, its institutions and the use of power C. rocks and minerals D. farming methods

Question 6 of 9

Question 6 of 9

The state differs from the government because the state

A. is the President B. is a political party C. is permanent while governments change D. has no territory

Question 7 of 9

Question 7 of 9

Studying government helps citizens to

A. ignore laws B. avoid paying taxes C. become chiefs automatically D. know their rights and responsibilities

Question 8 of 9

Question 8 of 9

Political science differs from government as a subject mainly because political science

A. is about chiefs only B. only studies Ghana C. avoids theory D. studies politics more theoretically and broadly

Question 9 of 9

Question 9 of 9

Studying government mainly helps citizens to

A. avoid paying taxes B. understand their rights and duties and take part in public life C. become rich quickly D. stop voting

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