political science MCQs – Page 190

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
1. bureaucracy2. electorate and representation3. property4. ibn e khaldun5. rule of law muslim political thoughts6. sovereignty of state7. parliamentary and presidential systems8. the rights9. france constitution10. liberty11. pakistan constitution12. india constitution13. political parties and pressure group14. usa federalism15. international law16. state of local govt17. plato18. usa constitution19. liberalism20. al ghazali21. development theories and under development22. constitutional development and national movement in subcontinent23. marxian socialism24. marxian theory of origin of state25. u s s r constitution26. nizam ul mulk tusi27. the state28. england constitution29. nature theories and state function30. constitution and constitutional government31. allama iqbal32. shah walliullah33. public opinion34. cabinet government35. al mawardi muslim political thoughts36. muslim political thoughts al farabi37. justice38. freedom of speech and press role39. western political thoughts40. origin of state41. evolutionary socialism42. fascism43. democracy44. aristotle45. equality
3781. Which one of the following is a hindrance on the way or constitutional government in a developing society?
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A. Absence of political stability

B. Strong party system

C. Powerful leadership

D. Foreign economic aid

3782. Which one of the following is not a feature of good constitution?
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A. It should be rigid

B. It should suit national environment

C. It should have definite amendment procedure

D. It should have partly rigid and partly flexible
3783. The origin of the constitutional governments can be traced back to: __________?
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A. Middle-ages

B. Eighteenth century

C. The ancient Greek times

D. The beginning of the twentieth century

3784. The method of amending constitution by convening Special Convention exists in
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A. China

B. India

C. Certain Latin American countries

D. U.S.S.R.

3785. A constitution which provided for a rigid distribution of powers between the Centre and its constituent units is known as:
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A. A federal constitution

B. A rigid constitution

C. Written constitution

D. None of the above

3786. The preamble of the constitution means:
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A. The character of the constitution

B. The spirit of the constitution as distinguished from its body

C. The constitution in its totality

D. The preface of the constitution
3787. An evolved constitution means a constitution:
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A. Which has been made by Constitution Assembly

B. Which has been made by the Parliament

C. Which has been made by the King

D. Which has grown imperceptibly over the years
3788. A characteristic of a good constitution is that:
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A. It is very precise and ambiguous

B. It has no definite procedure for amendment

C. It is very flexible

D. It is excellent mirror of national mind
3789. Constitutional Government can be a success:
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A. In an authoritarian state

B. In a totalitarian state

C. In dictatorships

D. In a democracy

E. None of the above

3790. In which of the following states an amendment to the Constitution can be made without reference to the units?
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A. U.S.A.

B. Canada

C. U.S.S.R.

D. India

3791. Which one of the following is not essential for constitutional government?
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A. Freedom to exploit the weaker sections

B. Freedom to approach the courts

C. Freedom of press

D. Freedom of association

3792. Who has said that constitution is the fundamental law of the state containing the principles on which government is founded?
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A. Lord Bryce

B. Gilchrist

C. Dicey

D. Cooley
3793. Who expressed the view that the British Constitution does not exist?
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A. C.F. Strong

B. De Tocqueville

C. Herman Finer

D. Hamilton

3794. A important merit of written constitution is that:
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A. It clearly demarcates functions of the government

B. It keeps pace with time

C. It helps in the growth of conventions

D. It does not invite revolutions

3795. Which one of the followings is not an essential feature of an ideal constitution?
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A. A suitable amending procedure

B. Structure and functions of political parties

C. Clear provisions regarding structure of government

D. A chapter of Fundamental Rights

3796. The constitution of Great Britain can be amended: _________?
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A. With the consent of the majority of the state or units

B. Through referendum supported by majority of the voters

C. Through a special convention

D. Through a simple law making procedure
3797. In a country with a written constitution the constitution is:
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A. None of these

B. Superior to the laws of the Parliament

C. At par with the laws of the Parliament

D. Inferior to the laws of the Parliament

3798. An enacted constitution is: _______________?
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A. Enacted after deliberation and discussion

B. One which has been given by the King

C. The result of slow process of evolution

D. One which has reduced the customs and conventions into writing

3799. A flexible constitution:
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A. Cannot be amended

B. Can be amended only with the consent of the majority of the people

C. Can be amended only by a special procedure

D. Can be amended by the legislature through ordinary law-making procedure
3800. Supremacy of Constitution which is one of the essential eatures of a federal governemtn means:
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A. The Constitution is above the states

B. The Constitution is above ordinary laws of land

C. The Constitution is above the Centre

D. The Constitution is above all institutions, civil servants and citizens