The essence of checks and balances is to

A. enhance the functioning of government and prevent arbitary use of power

B. ensure that people have their own rights

C. make sure that power is not delegated to other bodies or individuals

D. prevent political parties from putting pressure on government

The power of a head of state to dissolve the legislature and order a general election is usually associated with the

A. presidential system of government

B. monarchical system of government

C. parliamentary system of government

D. unitary system of government

Accountability in public office means that officers shall

A. keep proper account of state finances

B. render good account of their activities

C. not accept bribes and gratification

D. declare their assets periodically

The act of bringing a legislative session to an end only for business to continue later is called

A. adjournment

B. prorogation

C. resolution

D. abrogation

Which of the following violates the principle of the rule of law?

A. arbitrary increase of prices by the press

B. criticism of government actions by the press

C. arbitrariness of government policies

D. arbitrariness of individuals in the society

An electoral system which restricts voting rights to only male adults is termed

A. popular franchise

B. male suffrage

C. adult suffrage

D. limited franchise

Which of the following best represents duties and obligations of government?

A. national sysmbols of

B. provision of public utilities

C. care of public property

D. obedience of laws

An electoral process in which candidates for elective offices are selected by party members is known as

A. primary election

B. electoral college

C. direct election

D. preferential voting

The principle brought to an end by his constituency is known as

A. rejection

B. reference

C. recall

D. return

One of the main functions of a political party is

A. political evaluation

B. interest aggregation

C. political accountability

D. interest determination