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
3701. Which one of the following is not an essential feature of a good constitution?
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A. Written character

B. Flexibility

C. Comprehensiveness

D. Independence of judiciary
3702. Who has said that Every constitution is the product of accumulated material and spiritual circumstances of its times?
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A. Gettell

B. Rossueau

C. Finer

D. Leacock

3703. Which one of the followings is not a feature of constitutionalism?
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A. Supremacy of individual

B. Division of powers

C. Supremacy of Law

D. Limited Government

3704. One of the serious disadvantage of a rigid constitution is that:
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A. It does not reflect public opinion

B. It is not suited to federations

C. It can easily be tampered with

D. It shifts the balance of authority from legislature to judiciary
3705. In England which one of the following events indicates nations desire for constitutional government:
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A. Glorious Revolution

B. Bi-party system

C. Theory of Divine Reghts of Kings

D. Institution of Monarchy

3706. Customs and Conventions are a feature of: __________?
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A. Only written constitution

B. Both written as well as unwritten

C. Only unwritten constitutions

D. Countries having no constitutions

3707. 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

3708. 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
3709. 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

3710. 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
3711. The method of amending the constitution by popular vote is found in: _________?
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A. Switzerland

B. UK

C. U.S.S.R

D. U.S.A.

3712. 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
3713. The method of amending the constitution by popular vote is found in: __________?
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A. U.S.A.

B. U.K.

C. Switzerland

D. All the above countries

3714. 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

3715. Of the following which country has unwritten constitution:
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A. India

B. U.S.S.R.

C. U.S.A.

D. U.K.
3716. Constitution is an essential feature of: ________?
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A. Despotic governments

B. Non-monarchical states

C. All governments

D. Democratic governments

3717. 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

3718. 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
3719. The earliest known form of government was: ___________?
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A. Democracy

B. Monarchy

C. Aristocracy

D. Polity

3720. 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
3721. 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

3722. 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
3723. Who among the following claimed constitution as a set of established rules embodying and directing the practice of government.
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A. Aristotle

B. Bryce

C. Dicey

D. Austin

3724. 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
3725. 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

3726. 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

3727. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Constitution?
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A. It is collection of principles or laws which enjoy special sanctity

B. It determines the structure of the main organs of government and distribution of sovereign power between various authorities

C. It generally contains a statement of objectives

D. None of the above
3728. A flexible constitution is found in: _________?
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A. India

B. Britain

C. Soviet Union

D. U.S.A.

3729. An amendment in the constitution is subject to referendum in: __________?
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A. U.S.A.

B. Switzerland

C. Britain

D. Pakistan

3730. A good constitution is one which: _______________?
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A. Does not allow conventions to grow

B. Is very rigid

C. Elaborate and clear

D. Does not leave scope for customs

3731. Which one of the following does not indicate cause for the formation of constitutional government?
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A. Decentralisation of powers

B. Independence of judiciary

C. Right to property of the individuals

D. Constitutional jurisdictions

E. Basic rights and liberties

3732. From constitutional jurisdictions we mean:
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A. Absence of judicial review

B. Constitutional monarchy

C. Constitutional head of the state

D. Right of the courts to review the decisions of the government
3733. The main contribution of the Romans to the development of constitutional rule was:
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A. Independence of judiciary

B. None of the above

C. The principle that people alone are the source of all laws

D. The principle of the divine right of the king

3734. Which one of the following is the feature of a constitutional government?
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A. In which Council of Ministers is supreme

B. In this head of the party is supreme

C. In which constitution is supreme

D. In this head of the state is supreme

E. In this head of the government is supreme

3735. The type of monarchy which exists in some of the modern states is known as: _________?
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A. Absolute monarchy

B. Elected monarchy

C. Limited monarchy

D. Hereditary monarchy

3736. People prefer to have a written constitution for various reasons. Which one of the reasons listed below is not correct?
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A. To restrain the actions of the rulers to protect their rights

B. To reduce the possibility of arbitrary action

C. To ensure a government which is comprehensible to the subjects

D. To educate the people in the art of government
3737. The most convenient and popular method of amending the constitution is: __________?
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A. By empowering judiciary

B. To empower the legislature

C. By means of direct democratic devices

D. To take recourse to plebiscite

3738. Constitution in Switzerland can be amended:
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A. When propertied class wants to amend it

B. With the help of referendum

C. When peasants express to do so

D. When elite want to do so

3739. Allama Iqbal was tutored by: _________?
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A. Allama Shibbaly Numani

B. Maulana Hasarat Mohani

C. Maulvi Syed Mir Hassan

D. Nawab Mirza Dagh

3740. Allama Iqbal was born in the year _____ November A.D.
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A. 1877

B. 1878

C. 1879

D. 1876

3741. Allama Iqbal died in _______ A.D.
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A. 1939

B. 1938

C. 1941

D. 1940

3742. Allama Iqbal went to England in:
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A. 1907

B. 1906

C. 1908

D. 1905
3743. Allama Iqbal wrote: __________?
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A. Maz-Maz

B. Bang-e-Israfil

C. Payam-e-Mashrik

D. Farkalit

3744. Allama Iqbal rejected: ____________?
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A. Parliamentary System of Govt.

B. Western Ideal of Nationalism

C. Nation Socialism

D. American Presidential System of Govt.

3745. Shah Walliullah was born in the year:
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A. 1700

B. 1709

C. 1703

D. 1712

3746. Who wrote Fozul Kabir?
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A. Shah Walliullah

B. Ibn-e-Khaldun

C. Mawardi

D. Ghazzali

3747. Who wrote the Persian translation of Holy Quran at first?
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A. Tusi

B. Iqbal

C. Al-Ghazzali

D. Shah walliullah
3748. Who was the father of Shah Walliullah?
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A. Al-Ghazzali

B. Allama Hijzai

C. Ibn-e-Khaldun

D. Shah Abdur Rahim
3749. Who wrote Tafheemat-e-Ilahia?
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A. Mawardi

B. Ghazzali

C. Shah Walliullah

D. Iqbal

3750. Who wrote Mussaffa?
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A. Al-Mawardi

B. Al-Ghazzali

C. Ibn-e-Khaldun

D. Shah Walliullah