political science MCQs – Page 131

Practise multiple-choice questions from political science for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

political science Mcqs
2601. Which of the following is not an attribute of sovereignty?
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A. Delegation of authority by some persons to the state

B. Indivisibility

C. Inalienability

D. Permanence

2602. Sir Henry Maine:________________?
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A. Bitterly criticised Austinss theory of sovereignty

B. Supported the basic principles of Austins theory of sovereignty but differed from him in details

C. Fully supported Austins theory of sovereignty

D. Expressed new views about Austins theory of sovereignty

2603. According to the Pluralists one of the important limitations on sovereignty is:______________?
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A. Written Constitution

B. International Law

C. Independent Judiciary

D. Political Parties

2604. Pluralistic view of sovereignty was:_______________?
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A. A plea for an independent judiciary

B. A reaction against denial of sovereignty to state

C. Reaction against dogmatic legalism of Austinian theory of sovereignty

D. A reaction against to much of importance attached to economic and social groups

2605. The Pluralists believe in the concept of:____________?
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A. Political sovereignty

B. None of the above

C. De-jure sovereignty

D. Traditional sovereignty

E. Hereditary sovereignty

2607. Which one of the following features of legal sovereignty has been wrongly listed?
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A. It possesses the power to issue final commands

B. It enjoys only limited authority

C. It is definite

D. All rights emanate from it

2609. Which one of the following features of legal sovereignty has been wrongly listed?
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A. It enjoys only limited authority

B. It possesses the power to issue final commands

C. All rights emanate from it

D. It is definite

2610. Popular sovereignty lies in:__________?
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A. Judiciary

B. Constitution

C. People

D. Members of Parliament

E. Political elite

2611. According to Laski law is:____________?
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A. Embodiment of general will

B. Command of the sovereign

C. Accumulation of religious principles and practices

D. Built upon general social environment
2612. The sovereignty with reference to state means:______________?
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A. Absolute powers both internally and externally

B. Legal unrestricted and unlimited powers

C. Supreme law making authority

D. The powers of an absolute monarch

2613. Who said that sovereign should be determinate human superior?
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A. Bodin

B. Locke

C. Austin

D. Rousseau

E. Grotius

2616. Who believed that sovereignty vested in the general will?
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A. Grotius

B. John Austin

C. Rousseau

D. Hobbes

E. Locke

2617. A sovereign in the state who simply heads the state is technically called:____________?
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A. Political sovereign

B. De facto sovereign

C. Titular sovereign

D. Absolute sovereign

2618. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
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A. Austin fails to draw a distinction between, legal and political sovereignty

B. Austins theory of sovereignty is in keeping with the notions of popular sovereignty

C. Austins theory of sovereignty is not in keeping with the notions of popular sovereignty

D. Austin exaggerates the element of force when he describes law as a command of the sovereign

2619. Where does legal sovereignty vest?
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A. In the like superior

B. None of these

C. Determinate human superior

D. Bulk of society

2620. Which one of the following according to Pluralists is a serious limitation on sovereignty?
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A. Inernational law

B. Trade unions

C. A written constitution

D. Associations operating in the state