political science MCQs – Page 167

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
3321. In 1787, an American Constitution was ratified by:_________?
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A. 11 out of 13 states

B. 9 out of 13 states

C. 10 out of 13 states

D. 12 out of 13 states

3323. The Federal Government of the U.S.A. Came into existence on __________?
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A. June 30,1788

B. April 30,1789

C. April 30,1787

D. May 30, 1788

3324. The American Constitution is based on __________?
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A. Principle of co-ordination of powers

B. None of these

C. Principle of parity of powers

D. Principle of separation of powers
3326. In America, the residuary power are vested in ___________?
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A. The states

B. The districts

C. None of these

D. The central government

3327. As a liberal Bentham did not stand for one of the following, pick that up:
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A. He wanted the greatest happiness of the greatest number of people

B. He wanted status quo in educational system

C. He stood for legal reforms

D. He wanted changes in the electoral system

3328. Liberalism as a philosophy developed in: __________?
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A. Did not develop and remains vague

B. 18th century

C. 19th century

D. 20th century

3329. Which one of the following is not a valid criticism against liberal philosophy?
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A. It is basically philosophy of working classes

B. It is a fluid philosophy

C. Its thinkers have divergent views

D. It is essentially a capitalist philosopy

E. It wants changes through peaceful means which is not possible

3330. Which one was not a feature of 17th century liberalism?
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A. It laid stress on dignity of individual

B. It emphasised on rationality

C. It cared least for capitalists and maximum for the welfare of common man

D. It treated state as a necessary evil

E. It believed that freedom was absence of restraints

3331. Which one of the following is not true about liberalism?
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A. It has no faith in pluralistic society

B. It has faith in world peace

C. It has no faith in totalitariansim

D. It has faith in the philosophy of live and let live

E. It has faith in constitutional Government

3332. Modern liberalism has tried to struck a balance between the interests of: __________?
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A. Parliamentary and Presidential system

B. Capitalism and Totalitarianism

C. States of the world themselves

D. Individual and Society

E. Unitary and Federal System

3333. Who of the following is not an advocate of liberal philosophy?
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A. J.S. Mill

B. T.H. Green

C. Bentham

D. Karl Marx

E. Locke

3335. Negative aspect of liberalism developed during: ______________?
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A. 17th century

B. 16th century

C. 18th century

D. 20th century

E. 19th century

3339. Which one of the following is not true about liberalism:
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A. It favours separation of powers

B. It wants limited state activities

C. It is opposed to artificial pressures on freedom

D. It stands for free trade these days
3340. Which of the following is not true about Hallowells ideas about liberalism?
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A. Individual should be independent in political sphere

B. Law should be above administrative order

C. Individuals independence in social fields should be checked

D. Individual can revolt against state