political science MCQs – Page 193

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
3841. Which one of the followings has been wrongly shown as a merit of flexible constitution?
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A. A flexible constitution is good for countries where people are not politically conscious

B. A flexible constitution can easily respond to the needs of the people

C. A flexible constitution can adapt itself to changing times

D. A flexible constitution saves the country from violent revolutions

3842. A constitutional government means:
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A. An arbitrary government with a despotic ruler

B. A government in which the head of the state enjoys very nominal powers

C. A government which is not subject to any restraints

D. A government limited by the terms of the constitution
3843. Government is the agency through which the will of: ___________?
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A. State is expressed

B. The majority is expressed

C. The people is expressed

D. The head of the state is expressed

3844. Generally an evolved constitution:
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A. Cannot be amended

B. Can be amended by the people alone

C. Can be amended through a wry complicated procedure

D. Can be amended through a very simple procedure
3846. Difference between written and unwritten constitution is: ___________?
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A. Real and effective

B. Substantial and not that of degree

C. None of these

D. That of degree and not of kind
3848. Which one of the following is a prerequisite of a constitutional government?
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A. Desire for liberty combined with limitation of authority

B. All the above

C. Desire to preserve stability of political community

D. Desire for justice through general and equal application of laws

3850. Constitution is an essential feature of: ________?
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A. Despotic governments

B. Non-monarchical states

C. All governments

D. Democratic governments

3851. Which one of the following is not considered a basic right in a constitutional government?
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A. Security of life

B. Freecom of expression

C. Freedom of speech

D. Right to worship a particular religion

E. Right to own private property

3852. One serious disadvantage of written constitution is that:
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A. It does not give idea about basic rights of the people

B. It does not result in usurpation of authority

C. It is not suited to federations

D. It results in frequent litigations
3853. The earliest known form of government was: ___________?
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A. Democracy

B. Monarchy

C. Aristocracy

D. Polity

3854. Which one of the following indicates the love of the people of U.S.A. for constitutional Government?
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A. Presidential system of government

B. French Revoltion

C. Glorious Revolution

D. Declaration of Independence
3855. Written constitution can develop or grow with the help of __________?
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A. International tribunals

B. International treaties

C. Judicial interpretations

D. Commissions and Committees

3856. Which one of the following is not a feature of a good constitution?
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A. It should be precise

B. It should be written

C. It should be comprehensive

D. It should be rigid
3858. A constitutional government is one in which there is: ________________?
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A. The head of the state enjoys vast powers

B. The stte is considered above eveything else

C. The state is sacrificed to protect the interests of party

D. Rigid party system

E. Strict party discipline
3859. The two principles on which Aristotle based his classification of states (governments) were: __________?
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A. Religion and power

B. Principles of population and military strength

C. Principles of number and quality of rule

D. Principles of number and wealth

3860. An unwritten constitution differs from written constitution in so far as it is:
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A. Wholly unwritten

B. Very brief

C. Not adopted by a formal constituent body

D. Adopted after obtaining sanction of the people