Quiz on Government Concepts

What is a government ?

List 5 forms of government

What form of government does Nigeria currently run?

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Parliament

Aigbe and Olivia are discussing the differences between Monarchy and Democracy as forms of government in their social studies class. Briefly differentiate between these two forms of government.

Which is better Military government or democratic government?

• Military government

• Democratic government

What are the advantages of a democratic government over a military government?

• More efficient resource allocation

• Stronger national security

• Faster decision-making

• Greater citizen participation

In a fictional country, the government has taken control of the military and is now ruling the nation. What is a common characteristic of military governments?

• Protection of civil liberties

• Separation of powers

• Suppression of political opposition

• Free elections

What is a potential consequence of a military government on civil society?

• Promotion of public debate

• Increased political freedom

• Enhanced social stability

• Restriction of civil rights

How does citizen engagement differ between democratic and military governments?

• Non-existent in both

• More structured in democratic governments

• Lower in democratic governments

• Higher in military governments

What is a key feature of a democratic government?

• Regular free elections

• Limited press freedom

• Military oversight

• Centralized decision-making