
Citizenship Quiz 1
Quiz by Mercedes Otakponmwenhi
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According to Abraham Lincoln, democracy is the government of the people, by the people, and ______ the people.
Democracy is a system of government where political power is exercised through periodic ______.
One characteristic of democracy is the respect for ______ human rights as stated in the constitution.
In a democracy, different political ______ compete for power during elections.
Under a democratic system, the press is free to express their ______ and feelings.
The judicial arm of government is ______ and free from other arms of government.
In a democracy, there is equality before the law, meaning no one is ______ the law.
______ Democracy is a system where all citizens participate directly in governing the country.
Indirect democracy, also known as ______ democracy, is practiced in countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and the USA.
Democracy allows everyone to have a say in the government and guarantees freedoms such as freedom of ______, religion, and education.
Which of the following options correctly describes the principle of the rule of law?
A) The government can make arbitrary decisions without following the law. B) All individuals and institutions are accountable under the law. C) The rule of law only applies to citizens, not government officials.D) Laws are applied unequally based on social status.
What is meant by equality before the law?
A) Only government officials are subject to the law.
B) Wealthy individuals receive special treatment in legal matters.
C) All individuals must be treated equally under the law.
D) Laws apply differently to different people.
What does the principle of separation of powers entail?
A) It allows the executive branch to control the judiciary.B) It divides government functions among the executive, legislature, and judiciary.C) It ensures that one branch of government has more power than the others.D) It prevents any branch from acting as a check on the others.
Which statement correctly reflects the historical background of the rule of law in Nigeria?
A) Military rule in Nigeria always adhered to the rule of law.
B) The rule of law was established only after Nigeria's independence in 1960.
C) There were significant challenges to the rule of law during military regimes.
D) The rule of law was consistently upheld during the colonial period.
Which of the following constitutional provisions support the rule of law in Nigeria?
A) Chapter IV guarantees fundamental human rights.
B) The Constitution allows for arbitrary arrests.
C) Judicial independence is not necessary for the rule of law.
D) Section 1(1) states that any action contradicting the Constitution is valid.