political science MCQs – Page 71

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
1401. The cabinet in U.S.A. works on the principle of: ___________?
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A. Join and collective responsibility

B. None of These

C. Individual responsibility to the cabinet

D. Sinking and Swimming together

1402. In a federal form of government local government derives its powers from:
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A. The legislature

B. The judiciary

C. The head of the state

D. The constitution

E. None of the above

1403. Democracy is distinguished from dictatorship by the fact that
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A. It guarantees civil and political rights

B. It aims at the material good of the people

C. It is responsive to the will of the people

D. It ensures social justice

1405. Which of the following is not the characteristic of elitist theory of democracy?
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A. Elite groups protect each others interests

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

C. Elite group is well organised

D. There is a continuous competition among elite groups

E. Elite group tries to protect the interests of all
1407. In 1787, an American Constitution was ratified by:_________?
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A. 9 out of 13 states

B. 12 out of 13 states

C. 10 out of 13 states

D. 11 out of 13 states

1408. Equality in the positive sense means
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A. Equality, which is backed by the force of law

B. Provision of basic necessities to all members of society

C. Equality bestowed by nature

D. Provision of adequate opportunities to all
1411. Single party system primarily functions in: __________?
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A. U.S.S.R

B. U.S.A

C. France

D. U.K.

E. India

1412. National Liberty implies:
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A. All citizens residing in a state must be granted liberty

B. The country is independent and sovereign

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. None of the above

1413. Who of the following believed that political freedom without economic democracy is a sham?
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A. Fascists

B. Utilitarian

C. Idealists

D. Individualists

E. Socialists

1414. Which of the following is not an essential condition for safeguarding liberty?
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A. Federal system

B. Democracy

C. Written constitution

D. Separation of powers

E. Right to resist

1417. The modern democracy is known as: _________?
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A. Peoples democracy

B. Direct democracy

C. Socialist democracy

D. Representative democracy
1418. Which theory of democracy attaches great importance to economic rights of citizens?
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A. All the above

B. Elitist theory

C. Marxist Theory

D. Pluralist Theory

1419. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Liberal Democracy?
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A. Fundamental Rights

B. Democratic Centralism

C. Periodic Elections

D. Party system

1420. In true democracy interest looked after are those of: ____________?
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A. Associations

B. Societies

C. Party in power

D. People as a whole

E. Government