Ethics in Politics (Good Governance, Corruption)

1. : Ethics in politics primarily aim to:
(A) Promote honesty, accountability, and fairness in governance
(B) Ensure leaders gain maximum personal benefits
(C) Allow corruption to strengthen political power
(D) Ignore the needs of citizens

2. : Good governance is best described as:
(A) Transparent, accountable, and citizen-centered administration
(B) Favoritism in decision-making
(C) Concentration of power for personal gain
(D) Ignoring public participation in policies

3. : Which of the following is an example of political corruption?
(A) Misuse of public office for personal gain
(B) Fair distribution of resources
(C) Transparent electoral process
(D) Honest policymaking

4. : Why is accountability important in politics?
(A) It ensures leaders are answerable for their actions and decisions
(B) It allows leaders to act without responsibility
(C) It helps avoid public trust
(D) It weakens democratic values

5. : Which phrase is most closely related to good governance?
(A) “Government of the people, by the people, for the people”
(B) “Power is for privilege”
(C) “Might makes right”
(D) “Public office is private property”

6. : Which of the following is NOT a principle of good governance?
(A) Transparency
(B) Rule of law
(C) Corruption
(D) Participation

7. : A politician who allocates resources fairly without favoritism is practicing:
(A) Justice and integrity in governance
(B) Nepotism
(C) Corruption
(D) Bias

8. : Which of the following best reduces corruption in politics?
(A) Strong institutions, transparency, and public accountability
(B) Concentration of power without checks
(C) Ignoring citizens’ voices
(D) Promoting nepotism and favoritism

9. : Political corruption negatively affects society by:
(A) Reducing trust, weakening institutions, and harming development
(B) Promoting fairness and justice
(C) Building equality and public trust
(D) Strengthening democracy

10. : A leader who follows ethical politics will:
(A) Serve the people with honesty and integrity
(B) Misuse authority for personal benefit
(C) Ignore laws for political advantage
(D) Favor only family and friends in decisions