A government headed by a person elected for a fixed period of time is referred to as

A. monarchical

B. socialist

C. republican

D. military

The referring of political question to electorate for a decision is known as

A. referendum

B. election

C. mass media

D. public opinion

Which of the following allows the concentration of wealth in private hands?

A. Fascism

B. Capitalism

C. Feudalism

D. Socialism

A constitutional function of the local governments is the

A. provision of security guards for streets

B. provision of market stalls and motor parks

C. control of prison services

D. collection of duties on goods

Local governments can raise funds through

A. import duties

B. company duties

C. excise duties

D. rates

In unitary state, local authorities derive their powers from the

A. judiciary

B. electorate

C. elected councilors

D. legislature

The anonymity of civil servant means that he

A. receives neither praise nor blame publicly

B. is above the laws of the land

C. should not take part in union activities

D. should not be disciplined because of his expertise

Public corporations are established mainly to

A. cater for the welfare of its officials

B. provide essential services and amenities

C. co-ordinate activities of the ministries

D. advise the government on commerce

Under military governments local authorities issue bye-laws while state governments issue

A. edicts

B. decrees

C. warrants

D. orders

Traditional practices which can be sanctioned by public opinion when they are broken are called

A. decrees

B. local laws

C. customs

D. edicts