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In this short and friendly revision guide, we’ll go through some likely GCE Government questions based on key topics such as franchise, sovereignty, separation of powers, election bodies, feudalism, and constitutional principles.
Each question follows the real exam style (A–D), includes a clearly stated CORRECT ANSWER, and comes with a simple explanation to help you understand the concept quickly.
1. Which body is responsible for conducting elections in a state?
A. The Judiciary
B. The Electoral Commission
C. The Senate
D. The Executive Council
✅ CORRECT ANSWER: B – The Electoral Commission
Explanation: In every democratic state, elections are conducted by an officially established electoral commission to ensure fairness, transparency, and proper administration.
2. The term “franchise” refers to the
A. Right to join a party
B. Right to vote
C. Right to hold office
D. Right to freedom of speech
✅ CORRECT ANSWER: B – Right to vote
Explanation: Franchise or “suffrage” is the constitutional right that allows eligible citizens to vote during elections.
3. A system where power is concentrated in a central authority is known as
A. Confederal system
B. Federal system
C. Unitary system
D. Parliamentary system
✅ CORRECT ANSWER: C – Unitary system
Explanation: In a unitary government, the central authority holds the greatest power, while regional bodies operate under its control.
4. Feudalism is a system mainly associated with
A. Trade
B. Land ownership
C. Military rule
D. Direct democracy
✅ CORRECT ANSWER: B – Land ownership
Explanation: Feudalism revolves around land, where lords own land and peasants work on it in exchange for protection.
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5. A committee formed to handle issues relating to public health is called
A. Audit Committee
B. Budget Committee
C. Health Committee
D. Deliberation Council
✅ CORRECT ANSWER: C – Health Committee
Explanation: Committees are formed for specialized purposes, and a health committee focuses on public health matters.
6. Which of the following best describes separation of powers?
A. Ministers making laws
B. Combining executive and judicial roles
C. Sharing government functions among separate organs
D. Legislature controlling all branches
✅ CORRECT ANSWER: C – Sharing government functions among separate organs
Explanation: Separation of powers clearly distributes authority among the legislature, executive, and judiciary to prevent abuse of power.
7. A vote of no confidence is used to
A. Approve a bill
B. Remove or reject a leader
C. Conduct an election
D. Declare independence
✅ CORRECT ANSWER: B – Remove or reject a leader
Explanation: Legislators may pass a vote of no confidence when they believe a leader or government is no longer fit to continue in office.
8. Sovereignty refers to
A. Military strength of a nation
B. The absolute power of a state to govern itself
C. The number of ethnic groups in a state
D. The power shared with foreign nations
✅ CORRECT ANSWER: B – The absolute power of a state to govern itself
Explanation: Sovereignty means a country has complete authority over its internal and external affairs without external interference.
9. Which of the following is a fundamental human right?
A. Right to vote of no confidence
B. Right to life
C. Right to control the judiciary
D. Right to declare war
✅ CORRECT ANSWER: B – Right to life
Explanation: Every citizen is entitled to basic rights such as the right to life, freedom, dignity, and equality under the law.
10. When a public officer performs an unconstitutional act, the court can
A. Promote the officer
B. Ignore the act
C. Declare it null and void
D. Ask the president to decide
✅ CORRECT ANSWER: C – Declare it null and void
Explanation: The judiciary protects the constitution. Therefore, any action that violates the constitution is set aside as invalid.
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Conclusion
These questions summarise important areas you must understand for your GCE Government exam. By reviewing them repeatedly and studying the explanations, you’ll build strong confidence and improve your performance. Keep practicing and stay consistent—success follows deliberate preparation!
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