Ordinary level 2026 South West mock law and government 2

Examination Questions Extraction: Law and Government

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SECTION A: LAW

INTRODUCTION TO LAW – QUESTION 1

• a. State and explain ways by which law is classified. (9 marks)

• b. Name and explain the sources of law. (10 marks)

• c. Bring out the difference between civil law and criminal law. (6 marks)

LABOUR LAW – QUESTION 2

On the 12th of November 2024, Mr. Joseph Amah was employed to work in Techno enterprise in Muea. While on his way to work on a very fateful day, he had an accident and sustained serious injuries.

Work required:

• a. Who is a worker? (5 marks)

• b. Define an industrial accident. (4 marks)

• c. How can an industrial accident be prevented? (10 marks)

• d. Which body in Cameroon is responsible to compensate for industrial accident? (2 marks)

• e. Distinguish between work accident and an occupational disease. (4 marks)

LAW OF CONTRACT – QUESTION 3

• a. Define contract. (5 marks)

• b. Bring out and discuss the elements of a valid contract. (10 marks)

• c. Discuss the remedies for breach of contract. (10 marks)

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SECTION B: GOVERNMENT

NATIONAL SYMBOLS – QUESTION 4

National symbols are things that identify a nation. They represent objects and distinguish a nation from other nations. They are therefore peculiar to every nation.

• a. What is the other name for national symbol? (1 mark)

• b. Name the various types of National symbols in Cameroon. (5 marks)

• c. Describe how the flag of Cameroon can be respected. (10 marks)

• d. State and Explain 3 instances where the national anthem can be sung. (9 marks)

ELECTION AND POLITICAL PARTIES IN CAMEROON – QUESTION 5

The universal use of elections as a tool for selecting representatives in modern representative democracies is in contrast with the practice in the democratic archetype, ancient Athens, where the Elections were not used were considered an oligarchic institution and most political offices were filled using sortition, also known as allotment, by which office-holders were chosen by ballot. While the presence of political party is actually a healthy situation for the nation.

 

• a. Define election. (4 marks)

• b. Briefly outline the various forms of election in Cameroon. (5 marks)

• c. State and explain 4 roles of a political party in a country. (8 marks)

• d. Name 4 political parties that took part in the October 12th Presidential election 2026. (8 marks)

QUESTION 6

• a. What are the three main branches of government in Cameroon? (3 marks)

• b. What is the role of each arm of government in Cameroon? (9 marks)

• c. What is the role of the President in the executive arm of government in Cameroon? (8 marks)

• d. Name five regions in Cameroon and their headquarters. (5 marks)