Class: Year 10 CAT
Subject: Government
1. What is fundamental human right? a) Privileges enjoyed by citizens b) Rights granted by
government c) Rights to own property d) Right to vote
2. Why is fundamental human right included in the constitution? a) To prevent dictatorship b) To
grant special privileges c) To limit citizen's rights d) To empower government
3. What is citizenship? a) Legal membership of a state b) Right to own property c) Privilege to
vote d) Duty to pay taxes
4. How can citizenship be acquired? a) By birth b) By registration c) By naturalization d) All of the
above
5. What is dual citizenship? a) Citizenship of two countries b) Citizenship of one country c)
Citizenship of three countries d) None
6. What is constitutionalism? a) Rule of government according to constitution b) Rule of
government without constitution c) Absolute power of government d) None
7. What is public opinion? a) Beliefs and attitudes of majority b) Opinions of government officials
c) Views of minority groups d) None
8. How can public opinion be formed? a) Through mass media b) Through elections c) Through
pressure groups d) All of the above
9. What is the function of public opinion? a) To direct government policies b) To limit citizen's
rights c) To empower government d) None
10. What is the demerit of public opinion? a) It can be manipulated b) It is always reliable c) It is
formed by majority d) None
11. What is the purpose of constitutionalism? a) To limit government power b) To grant absolute
power c) To empower citizens d) None
12. What is the relationship between constitution and constitutionalism? a) Constitution is a
body of laws b) Constitutionalism is a body of laws c) Constitution and constitutionalism are same
d) None
13. How can citizen's rights be safeguarded? a) Through independent judiciary b) Through
freedom of press c) Through democracy d) All of the above
14. What is the limitation to citizen's rights? a) Slander and libel b) Conviction and imprisonment
c) Emergency period d) All of the above
15. What is the difference between a citizen and non-citizen? a) Legal membership of state b)
Right to vote and be voted for c) Obligation to state d) All of the above
16. What is the role of independent judiciary in safeguarding citizen's rights? a) To interpret laws
b) To make laws c) To enforce laws d) To protect citizen's rights
17. What is the purpose of freedom of press? a) To limit citizen's rights b) To empower
government c) To safeguard citizen's rights d) None
18. What is the difference between citizenship by birth and citizenship by naturalization? a)
Birthplace b) Parentage c) Length of residency d) All of the above
19. What is the consequence of losing citizenship? a) Loss of rights b) Loss of privileges c) Loss of
obligations d) All of the above
20. What is the role of public opinion in a democratic society? a) To direct government policies b)
To limit citizen's rights c) To empower government d) None
21. What is the importance of constitutionalism in a democratic society? a) To limit government
power b) To grant absolute power c) To empower citizens d) None
22. What is the relationship between citizen's rights and obligations a) Rights and obligations are
mutually exclusive b) Rights and obligations are interdependent c) Rights are more important
than obligations d) None
23. What is the role of pressure groups in shaping public opinion? a) To influence government
policies b) To limit citizen's right. c) To empower government d) None
24. What is the consequence of ignoring public opinion? a) Loss of public trust b) Gain of public
trust c) No impact on public trust d) None
25. What is the purpose of referendum or plebiscite? a) To determine public opinion b) To limit
citizen's rights c) To empower government d) None
26. What is the role of mass media in shaping public opinion? a) To inform and educate b) To
manipulate and influence c) To entertain and persuade d) None
27. What is the difference between a citizen and an alien a) Legal membership of stat b) Right to
vote and be voted for c) Obligation to state d) All of the above
28. What is the consequence of dual citizenship? a) Loss of citizenship b) Gain of citizenship c)
Conflict of laws d) None
29. What is the purpose of constitutional review? a) To amend laws b) To interpret laws c) To
enforce laws d) None
30. What is the role of citizen's rights in a democratic society? a) To limit government power b) To
empower citizens c) To promote social justice d) All of the above
31. What is the importance of public opinion in shaping government policies? a) To direct
government policies b) To limit citizen's right c) To empower government d) None
32. What is the consequence of ignoring constitutionalism? a) Abuse of power b) Loss of public
trust c) Instability and conflict d) All of the above
33. What is the role of citizen's obligations in a democratic society? a) To promote social
responsibility b) To limit citizen's rights c) To empower government d) None
34. What is the difference between a written and unwritten constitution? a) Form and structure
b) Content and purpose c) Origin and development d) None
35. What is the importance of constitutionalism in promoting good governance? a) To limit
government power b) To empower citizens c) To promote accountability and transparency d) All
of the above
36. What is the role of public opinion in promoting accountability and transparency? a) To
demand accountability b) To promote transparency c) To hold government accountable d) All of
the above
37. What is the consequence of constitutionalism on government power? a) Limitation of power
b) Expansion of power c) Abuse of power d) None
38. What is the importance of citizen's rights in promoting social justice? a) To promote equality
b) To promote fairness c) To promote justice d) All of the above
39. What is the role of constitutional review in promoting constitutionalism? a) To interpret laws
b) To amend laws c) To enforce laws d) None
40. Mention an importance of constitutionalism in promoting stability and security?
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