Question 1

Which of the following are the features on the basis of which the parliamentary system of government operates?&#10;A)nominal and real executives&#10;B)executive responsible to lower house&#10;C)prime minister is the real executive&#10;D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The parliamentary system operates on the basis of having both nominal and real executives, with the executive being responsible to the lower house, and the prime minister acting as the real executive.

Question 2

Which is not a feature of Presidential form of government?&#10;A)single executive&#10;B)fixed tenure of executive&#10;C)checks and balances&#10;D)dissolution of lower house.

Accepted Answer

In a Presidential form of government, there is no provision for the dissolution of the lower house by the executive, which is a characteristic feature of parliamentary systems. The executive (President) and the legislature operate independently of each other, with fixed terms.

Question 3

The concept of Rights, Property, Liberty, Equality and Justice are related to-&#10;A)dictatorship&#10;B)aristocracy&#10;C)democracy&#10;D)oligarchy

Accepted Answer

These concepts are fundamental to the ideology of democracy, which emphasizes the importance of individual freedoms, equal rights, and justice under a system of government where power is vested in the people.

Question 4

The legal theory of Rights believes that-&#10;A)the rights are created by the state&#10;B)the rights are created by the nature&#10;C)the rights are created by the society&#10;D)the rights are eternal

Accepted Answer

The legal theory of rights posits that rights are created and enforced by the state through laws and legal systems.

Question 5

Civil rights are given to the individuals by-&#10;A)the state&#10;B)the people&#10;C)nature&#10;D)society

Accepted Answer

Civil rights are granted to individuals by the state, as they are rights that are established and protected by laws enacted by the government. These rights are designed to ensure individuals' freedom from discrimination and to guarantee equal citizenship, justice, and access to opportunities within a country.

Question 6

Who said, &#34;Liberty is the opposite of Over Government&#34;&#10;A)locke&#10;B)laski&#10;C)hobbes&#10;D)seeley

Accepted Answer

John Robert Seeley, a 19th-century British historian and political essayist, is credited with the quote "Liberty is the opposite of over-government." This reflects his views on the importance of limiting governmental power to ensure individual freedoms.

Question 7

Who first gave the Concept of 'Distributive Justice'?&#10;A)plato&#10;B)aristotle&#10;C)machiavelli&#10;D)locke

Accepted Answer

Aristotle first introduced the concept of Distributive Justice in his work "Nicomachean Ethics," where he discussed the idea of justice in terms of fairness in the distribution of goods within a society.

Question 8

In Democracy, source of Authority is vested in-&#10;A)the people&#10;B)the party&#10;C)constitution&#10;D)law

Accepted Answer

In a democracy, the source of authority is vested in the people, as they have the power to elect their representatives and make decisions through voting. This principle is foundational to democratic governance, emphasizing the role of citizens in shaping their government.

Question 9

Landsgemeinde is a direct democratic institutions in which country&#10;A)france&#10;B)usa&#10;C)switzerland&#10;D)uk

Accepted Answer

Landsgemeinde is a traditional form of direct democracy found in Switzerland, particularly in two cantons, where citizens gather annually to vote on laws and policies.

Question 10

Who is the author of 'A Grammar of Politics'?&#10;A)mill&#10;B)rousseau&#10;C)lasswell&#10;D)laski

Accepted Answer

Harold J. Laski is the author of 'A Grammar of Politics'.

Question 11

' Administrative law 'is popular in&#10;A)england&#10;B)france&#10;C)u.s.a.&#10;D)italy

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The answer of ' Administrative law 'is popular in&#10;A)england&#10;B)france&#10;C)u.s.a.&#10;D)italy...

Question 12

&#34;State is known by the rights that it maintains&#34; who said?&#10;A)russell&#10;B)woodrow wilson&#10;C)janet&#10;D)laski

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The answer of &#34;State is known by the rights that...

Question 13

Which law is popular in England?&#10;A)administrative law&#10;B)rule of law&#10;C)ordinance&#10;D)statute law

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The answer of Which law is popular in England?&#10;A)administrative law&#10;B)rule...

Question 14

What is the maximum term provided for an ordinance?&#10;A)8 months&#10;B)6months&#10;C)9months&#10;D)12 months

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The answer of What is the maximum term provided for...

Question 15

Which among the following is a Political right?&#10;A)right to hold public office&#10;B)right to freedom&#10;C)right against exploitation&#10;D)right to work

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The answer of Which among the following is a Political...

Question 16

Negative liberty implies that,&#10;A)freedom should be unlimited&#10;B)freedom should be restricted&#10;C)freedom from wants&#10;D)freedom to rule

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The answer of Negative liberty implies that,&#10;A)freedom should be unlimited&#10;B)freedom...

Question 17

Which law is made by the legislature?&#10;A)international law&#10;B)statutory law&#10;C)common law&#10;D)natural law

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The answer of Which law is made by the legislature?&#10;A)international...

Question 18

Rousseau authored the book&#10;A)social contract&#10;B)republic&#10;C)the prince&#10;D)politics

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The answer of Rousseau authored the book&#10;A)social contract&#10;B)republic&#10;C)the prince&#10;D)politics...

Question 19

Which day is observed as International Human Rights Day?&#10;A)december 1&#10;B)december 10&#10;C)june 5&#10;D)april 2

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The answer of Which day is observed as International Human...

Question 20

Referendum means&#10;A)refer to the judiciary&#10;B)refer to the legislature&#10;C)refer to the executive&#10;D)refer to the people

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The answer of Referendum means&#10;A)refer to the judiciary&#10;B)refer to the...

Question 21

Plebiscite is a word derived from,&#10;A)plebiscitum&#10;B)plebiscite&#10;C)public&#10;D)plebian

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The answer of Plebiscite is a word derived from,&#10;A)plebiscitum&#10;B)plebiscite&#10;C)public&#10;D)plebian...

Question 22

Plebiscite means&#10;A)people's opinion&#10;B)people's decree&#10;C)people's decision&#10;D)people's vote

Accepted Answer

The answer of Plebiscite means&#10;A)people's opinion&#10;B)people's decree&#10;C)people's decision&#10;D)people's vote...

Question 23

Which of the following country follows a multi party system&#10;A)china&#10;B)england&#10;C)france&#10;D)usa

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The answer of Which of the following country follows a...

Question 24

Which is known as the citadel of democracy?&#10;A)athens&#10;B)america&#10;C)india&#10;D)switzerland

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The answer of Which is known as the citadel of...

Question 25

Who defined political science is &#34;that part of social science which treats the foundations of the state and principles of government&#34;?&#10;A)paul janet&#10;B)dyke&#10;C)gettell&#10;D)none of it

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The answer of Who defined political science is &#34;that part...

Deck 1: Government and Political Science: Part A