political science MCQs – Page 229

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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. bureaucracy 2. electorate and representation 3. property 4. ibn e khaldun 5. rule of law muslim political thoughts 6. sovereignty of state 7. parliamentary and presidential systems 8. the rights 9. france constitution 10. liberty 11. pakistan constitution 12. india constitution 13. political parties and pressure group 14. usa federalism 15. international law 16. state of local govt 17. plato 18. usa constitution 19. liberalism 20. al ghazali 21. development theories and under development 22. constitutional development and national movement in subcontinent 23. marxian socialism 24. marxian theory of origin of state 25. u s s r constitution 26. nizam ul mulk tusi 27. the state 28. england constitution 29. nature theories and state function 30. constitution and constitutional government 31. allama iqbal 32. shah walliullah 33. public opinion 34. cabinet government 35. al mawardi muslim political thoughts 36. muslim political thoughts al farabi 37. justice 38. freedom of speech and press role 39. western political thoughts 40. origin of state 41. evolutionary socialism 42. fascism 43. democracy 44. aristotle 45. equality

4561. One of the features of democracy is that:
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A. Only elites feel satisfied

B. Develops creative thinking among masses

C. Few enjoy monopoly of pwer

D. It subjects people to hardships

4562. There are a number of devices of direct democracy. The two most popular of these devices are:
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A. Landsgemeinde and Parliament

B. Referendum and initiative

C. Elections and Political Parties

D. Political Parties and Press

4563. Which of the following does not constitute an essential attribute of domocracy?
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A. Freedom of religion

B. Equality of property

C. Freedom of association

D. Equality before law

E. Freedom of speech

4564. Who of the following is associated with the democracy?
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A. Hobhouse

B. Lindsay

C. Barker

D. G.D.H. Cole

E. Burham

4565. Which one of the following is not true about socialist democracy of the Marxists?
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A. In that judiciary will be nominated by the legislature

B. In that judiciary will be elected

C. In that there will be no economic exploitation

D. In that there will be provision for recall

E. It that welfare of the workers will be cared

4566. Which of the following is not the characteristic of elitist theory of democracy?
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A. There is a continuous competition among elite groups

B. Elite group is well organised

C. Elite groups protect each others interests

D. The power is controlled by small group of people who enjoy social prestige

E. Elite group tries to protect the interests of all

4567. The concept of tyranny of majority in democracy is advocated by: __________?
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A. Green

B. Thomas Paine

C. De Tocqueville

D. J.S.Mill

4568. Direct democracy is not possible in modern times because:
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A. Political parties are opposed to it

B. Of the practical difficulties posed by the size and population of modem states

C. Propertied classes are opposed to it

D. People are indifferent towards the affairs of state

4569. The word Demos stands for: __________?
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A. People

B. Authority

C. Position

D. Power

4570. Democracy as a system of government is based on the principle of: _________?
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A. Majority rule

B. End justifies the means

C. Absolute liberty

D. Quality rule

4571. Which one of the following statements is not correct? The successful working of democracy depends on:
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A. Presence of political parties based on political and economic principles

B. Presence of a vigorous system of local government

C. Presence of a strong propertied class

D. Presence of educated electorate

4572. Who said that democracy is a form of government in which everyone has a share?
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A. Herodotus

B. Gettell

C. Seeley

D. Dicey

4573. Initiative is a device of direct democracy, which confers a right on the people:
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A. To reject the laws passed b the legislature

B. To suggest candidates for appointment to various offices

C. To suggest legislative measures which the legislature is not enacting

D. To seek judicial opinion regarding the constitutionality of laws enacted by the legislature

4574. Which one of the following points given below as merits of democracy has been wrongly listed?
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A. Democracy promotes general welfare

B. Democracy averts revolutions

C. Democracy promotes patriotism

D. Democracy leads to frequent changes in the policy of government

4575. The Elitist theory of democracy rejects the view that:
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A. Democracy is a government by a select group of people

B. In Democracy the moral worth of the individual is recognized

C. Democracy is a rule of the majority

D. Democracy is the best form of government

4576. In true democracy interest looked after are those of: ____________?
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A. Government

B. Party in power

C. Associations

D. People as a whole

E. Societies

4577. Who defined democracy as Government of the people, by the people, for the people?
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A. Lord Bryce

B. Woodrow Wilson

C. Laski

D. Abraham Lincoln

4578. Which theory of democracy attaches great importance to economic rights of citizens?
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A. Pluralist Theory

B. All the above

C. Elitist theory

D. Marxist Theory

4579. One of the important advantages of democracy is that: ___________?
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A. The people get political education

B. There is place for high quality people

C. There is considerable secrecy in it

D. In it quick decisions are taken

4580. In democracy, sovereignty resides in: __________?
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A. Head of the state

B. Among the people

C. Head of the judiciary

D. Head of the Government

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