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Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all working for word problems.
1.
Why do societies establish rules?
(5 pts)
A. To allow disagreements to escalate
B. To maintain order and harmony among people
C. To stop all change from happening
D. To let only employers benefit
2.
Which organ of government primarily drafts, debates, and passes new laws?
(5 pts)
3.
Which action best represents the executive enforcing a law against cybercrime?
(5 pts)
A. A court interprets a statute to clarify its meaning
B. A cyber police unit tracks suspected scammers and seizes devices under a warrant
C. An assembly votes to update digital-security legislation
D. Citizens submit a petition seeking stronger penalties
4.
Which issue is most appropriate for local government to address first?
(5 pts)
A. A pothole-filled neighborhood street
B. Sharing of water from a river that flows across two states
C. National policy on data protection
D. A widespread flood affecting many districts
5.
Which situation best illustrates checks and balances among the organs of government?
(5 pts)
A. A court sets aside a regulation that violates people's rights
B. Police write new legislation to expand their powers
C. Parliament orders specific individuals jailed without trial
D. A mayor declares a suspect guilty and sets a sentence
6.
What is a typical sequence when a law is applied in a specific case?
(5 pts)
A. Judiciary writes the law → Legislature enforces → Executive interprets
B. Legislature passes the law → Executive implements it → Judiciary resolves disputes under it
C. Executive writes the law → Judiciary enforces → Legislature interprets
D. Citizens enforce → Judiciary passes laws → Executive interprets
7.
The spread of digital payments eliminated the need for new laws about online crime.
(2 pts)
8.
In a democracy, people can influence what laws are made through elections, petitions, and public debate.
(2 pts)
9.
Courts may review a decision taken by the executive to check whether it was lawful.
(2 pts)
10.
The process of taking decisions for society, making rules, and ensuring they are followed is called
.
(3 pts)
11.
The system of courts that interprets laws and settles disputes is the
.
(3 pts)
12.
In 2–3 sentences, explain why it is important to keep the legislature, executive, and judiciary separate. Use a cybercrime example to support your answer.
(10 pts)
13.
A severe flood affects 12 villages across two districts within one state. Local councils open shelters but are overwhelmed. At the same time, a phishing gang drains relief donations from residents’ bank accounts. Identify which level(s) of government should lead the flood response and which organ(s) handle the cybercrime from investigation to punishment. Provide a step-by-step plan and reasoning.
(15 pts)