A multi-party system often leads to

A. unitary government

B. dictatorial government

C. coalition government

D. parliamentary government

The right of the citizens to vote and be voted for in an election is called

A. indirect election

B. nomination

C. general election

D. franchise

One major advantage of the secret ballot system of election is that , it

A. removes the fears of threat and victimization

B. enables the best party to win

C. ensures the efficiency of the electoral commission

D. helps to elect the best candidate

An election held to determine an important constitutional issue is called a

A. direct election

B. counter election

C. general election

D. referendum

A free and fair election requires all the following except

A. political parties

B. a long campaign period

C. gerrymandered constitutuencies

D. registration of all qualified voters

An electoral college is a

A. form of indirect election

B. school for electoral officers

C. college which trains party leaders

D. policy to dissolve constitutuencies

The main objective of a pressure group is to

A. change the government

B. fund election campaigns

C. form the government

D. influence government policies

Political opinion can be expressed through

A. census

B. general strike

C. socialisation

D. compromise

A local government administration promotes

A. consensus politics

B. responsible government

C. democracy at the grassroots

D. responsive government

All the following are features of the civil service except

A. anonymity

B. political neutrality and impartiality

C. security of tenure and permanence

D. political maturity and participation