government

A yes or no vote cast by the electorate to decide an important issue in an area is known as?

A. franchise B. plebiscite C. electorate college D. public opinion Correct Answer: Option B B. plebiscite Explanation A plebiscite is…

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The arrangement by which a country is divided into parts for election purposes is called?

A. enfranchisement B. gerrymandering C. delimitation D. democratization Correct Answer: Option C C. delimitation Explanation Boundary delimitation (or simply delimitation)…

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The process by which voters may remove a public officer before the end of his term of office is called?

A. referendum B. gerrymandering C. recall D. bye-election Correct Answer: Option C C. recall Explanation A recall election (also called…

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Which of the following best describes the concept of enfranchisement Right?

A. to campaign for candidates during elections B. to sue and be sued C. given to people to vote and…

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A major advantage of a one-party system is that it?

A. prevents dictatorship B. promotes unity C. allows opposition D. promotes freedom and liberty Correct Answer: Option B B. promotes…

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A citizen’s freedom of movement may be restrained if he?

A. has refused to salute the Head of State B. has been convicted by the courts C. refuses to vote…

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The rights of individuals are usually enshrined in the?

A. law books B. courts C. constitutions D. journals Correct Answer: Option C C. constitutions Explanation A constitution is an…

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The term guillotine in the legislature refers to?

A. allocation of time to a bill B. passing a bill into law C. voting a bill into law D.…

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A short break in parliamentary session is referred to as?

A. suspension B. recess C. dissolution D. termination Correct Answer: Option B B. recess Explanation Recess is a period of…

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Bi-cameral legislature is the same as?

A. legislature with two chambers B. one chamber legislature C. the Upper House in any legislature D. the Lower House…

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