CCEA GCSE Politics Practice Questions - CCEA GCSE Government and Politics (2017) (Northern Ireland) Exam - CCEA GCSE Politics Practice Questions - CCEA GCSE Government and Politics (2017) (Northern Ireland) Exam

Question 1

In a democracy, who is ultimately meant to hold political power?

A hereditary monarch alone The people, through free and fair elections and other forms of participation The military high command A single unelected ruling party

Correct Answer:

The people, through free and fair elections and other forms of participation

Question 2

Which feature is most typical of a dictatorship rather than a democracy?

Regular competitive elections with more than one real party An independent free press that can criticise the government Severe limits on opposition parties, free media and peaceful protest A written set of citizens' rights enforced by independent courts

Correct Answer:

Severe limits on opposition parties, free media and peaceful protest

Question 3

What is the best definition of political power?

The ability to influence or control the behaviour of people and the decisions of government The ceremonial title held by a head of state A list of policies published in a party manifesto The number of seats a party wins in one election only

Correct Answer:

The ability to influence or control the behaviour of people and the decisions of government

Question 4

How does authority differ from power?

Authority is always illegal, while power is always legal Authority is legitimate power that people generally accept as rightful Authority only exists in dictatorships Authority means the same as a pressure group

Correct Answer:

Authority is legitimate power that people generally accept as rightful

Question 5

What does political accountability mean?

Governments and representatives can be held responsible for their decisions and actions Only civil servants may speak in a legislature Voters must always agree with every government policy Laws never change once passed

Correct Answer:

Governments and representatives can be held responsible for their decisions and actions

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