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
4351. Who used to say My Programme is action and not talk:
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A. Mussolini

B. Stalin

C. Karl Marx

D. Hitler

E. Lenin

4352. Fascism believes in: ________________?
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A. Internationalism

B. Equality of races

C. Subordination of women

D. Equality of men and women

4353. Who said My programme is action and not talk?
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A. Mussolini

B. Stalin

C. Hitler

D. Napoleon

4354. Fascism as a philosophy developed:
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A. In the inter-was period (between World War I and World War II)

B. In the pre-World War I period

C. In the post World War II period

D. In the nineteenth century

4355. According to Fascists: ____________?
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A. Peace was the first condition of civilization

B. Peace was the first condition of civilization

C. Peace war the only condition for just reghteous society

D. None of the above

4356. Fascism differes from Communism in so far as: _____________?
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A. It stands for one party rule

B. It does not held faith in totalitarian government

C. It considers the state a supreme reality</strong>

D. It holds that the state is an instrument of exploitation
4357. Fascists believe in: ____________?
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A. Unconditional acceptance of international obligations

B. One state, one party and one leader

C. International organisation

D. Internationalism

4358. Fascism believes in bringing changes through:
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A. Constitutional and peaceful methods

B. Violent methods

C. Persuasion and propaganda

D. Fascism is opposed to all changes

4359. In the beginning Fascists were: ___________?
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A. Assisted by the capitalists

B. Bitterly opposed by the capitalists

C. None of the above

D. Tolerated by the Capitalists

4360. The rise of Fascism in Italy was the result of:
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A. First World War

B. Napoleonic Wars

C. Industrial Revolution

D. Renaissance

4361. In the political sphere the Fascists stood for: ___________?
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A. Multi-party system

B. Partyless government

C. Bi-party system

D. Single party government
4362. According to Fascists: _________________?
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A. Leaders have better talent than common man

B. Human equality is most desirable

C. There is no difference between a leader and common man

D. There can be no human equality

4363. Fascism made its appearance in: ___________?
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A. U.S.A.

B. U.S.S.R.

C. Germany

D. Italy
4364. The Fascists have faith in: ______________?
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A. Juristic approach to the state

B. Mechanistic view of the state

C. None of the above

D. Organic concept of the state

E. Atomic concept of the state

4365. Fascism: ________________?
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A. Condemend democracy

B. Showed complete towards democracy

C. Favoured adoption of direct democracy

D. Showed admiration for democracy

4366. In which of the following respects are Communism and Fascism similar to each other?
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A. Both believe in totalitarian state

B. Both support the cause of workers

C. Both believe in violence

D. Both ridicule democracy
4367. According to Fascists individuals liberty was possible:
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A. Only in a state where judiciary is independent

B. Only in a state with a written constitution

C. Only in a democratic state

D. Only under a strong state
4368. Who used to say My command, may guidance and my sense of Balance and Judgement:
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A. Stalin

B. Hitler

C. Mussolini

D. Napoleon

E. Laski
4369. Direct democracy associated with: ___________?
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A. India

B. Britain

C. Greece

D. Russia

4370. The two basic principles of liberal theory of democracy, which were emphasised by Locke, were:
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A. Universal adult franchise and right to property

B. Natural Rights and Representative Democracy

C. Woman suffrage and secret ballot

D. Popular sovereignty and constitutional government
4371. In democracy public opinion is necessary. Which of the following is true about the meaning public opinion in democracy?
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A. It means majority opinion

B. It means opinion of intelligent people in the society

C. It means unanimous opinion

D. It means opinion of dominant sections based on common good
4372. Referendum is a device of direct democracy, which authorises the people:
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A. To demand reference of laws passed by the legislature to people

B. To request the head of the state to withhold signature on the bill passed bythe legislature

C. To direct the Legislature to enact laws desired by them

D. To refer the bill to the Court to ascertain its constitutional validity

4373. Which one of the following is true about elitist theory of democracy?
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A. It believes that in it public opinion is the moving force

B. It believes that the people are the real sovereign

C. It believes that power is used by a small group of elites

D. It believes that in it real power is with voters

E. It believes that the judiciary is real power in the state

4374. Which one of the following is not applicable to indirect elections?
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A. Elected representatives are not respobsible to the electorates

B. None of the above

C. In it the people are directly involved in electing their representatives

D. Elected representatives are responsible to the executive only

E. It it voters do not directly take part in elections but their representatives elect the mebers
4375. Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as a feature of the Elitist theory of democracy?
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A. The elite group generally tries to protect its own interests

B. The elite groups are well-organised

C. The positions of control and decision-making mechanism in the political system are always occupied by a small group of individuals

D. There is no competition and adjustment among the various elite groups existing in a society
4376. In a democracy who gets prominence:
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A. The judiciary

B. The citizens

C. The executive

D. The administrators

4377. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Marxian democracy?
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A. It stands for popular control over the means of production and distribution

B. It should work through representative Parliaments

C. It lays emphasis on economic freedom

D. It shall work on the basis of decisions taken through consensus

4378. Democracy can succeed in a country:
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A. Where people have spirit toleration

B. Which has vast areas

C. Which has small territories

D. Which is thinly populated

E. Which is thickly populated

4379. Which one of the folloing is not a feature of liberal democracy?
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A. Free elections

B. Universal suffrage

C. Active involvement of people in politics

D. Manhood suffrage
4380. Lord Bryce has written That form of government in which the ruling power of a state is legally vested, not in any particular class, but in the members of the community as a whole. Which form of government he is referring to _________?
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A. Democracy

B. Parliamentary government

C. Federal government

D. Unitary government

4381. The concept of power elite is connected with:
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A. C. Wright Mills

B. James Burham

C. Pareto

D. Mosca

4382. Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as contribution of Rousseau to the Liberal theory of democracy?
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A. General Welfare

B. Natural Equality

C. Consent of people as basis of state

D. Inalienable right of individual to determine their affairs

4383. The two words demos and cratia from which democracy draws its origin belong to: _________?
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A. French language

B. Latin language

C. Greek language

D. Spanish language

4384. The basic principle of Liberal democracy that the sovereign drew his authority from the people was first developed by:
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A. J.S.Mill

B. None of the above

C. Hobbes

D. Locke

4385. In Western democracies Parliaments are based on: __________?
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A. Groups of Citizens

B. Party system

C. Trade Union System

D. The Citizens

4386. The democracy can function successfully in a country:
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A. Which is small in size and population

B. Which is big in size

C. Which has hot climate

D. Which is big in size and population

4387. The modern democracy is known as: _________?
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A. Representative democracy

B. Peoples democracy

C. Direct democracy

D. Socialist democracy

4388. Democracy has been preferred because: ___________?
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A. In it there are no chances of violence

B. In it real patriots participate

C. The people are participants in law making process

D. It believes that it is government of highly competent persons

4389. Which one of the following is wrongly listed as a feature of Liberal theory of democracy?
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A. It does not give any power to the people to oppose the authority of the state

B. It holds that common interest can be realised only through democratic government

C. It emphasises that the power rests with the people

D. It concedes to the people the right to oppose the state

4390. Direct democracy is a system of government in which :______________?
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A. People appoint the civil servants

B. People directly representatives

C. All government officials are appointed subject to the final approval of the people

D. People take direct part in the administration of the country
4391. Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as an essential attribute of democracy?
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A. Freedom of speech

B. Equality before law

C. Freedom of religion

D. Equality of property
4392. Who of the following philosophers was not associated with the Liberal Theory of Democracy?
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A. Hobbes

B. J.S. Mill

C. Karl Marx

D. Locke

4393. The chief contribution of Green to the Liberal theory of democracy was:
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A. Emphasis on absolute freedom of individual

B. None of the above

C. Absolute powers for the state

D. Emphasis on collective well-being as condition of individual freedom
4394. Which of the following is not an essential element of political democracy?
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A. Every citizen has equality before law

B. Every citizen has a right to work

C. Every adult citizen has right to take part in elections

D. Every citizen has a right to criticise government

E. Every adult citizen has a right to occupy and political office

4395. Who of the following is not associated with liberal democracy?
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A. J.S.Mill

B. T.H.Green

C. MacIver

D. Bakunin

E. Laski

4396. One of the essential conditions for the success of democracy is that the people should be:___________?
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A. Propertied one

B. Well versed in the game of politics

C. Educated

D. Devoted to social service

4397. Democracy has come under criticism these days because:
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A. It is government of the amateurs

B. In it there is too much dependence on the representatives of the people

C. In it, it is not possible to have stable governments

D. In it sincere persons can never participate

4398. Who of the following is not associated with elitist theory of democracy?
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A. Michels

B. Pareto

C. Burham

D. Laski
4399. Which of the following is correct definition of democracy?
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A. In it people are sovereign

B. In it working classes govern

C. In it rich and poor cooperate really with each other

D. In it propertied adults have right to elect their representatives

4400. Land of direct democracy is ___________?
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A. East Germany

B. Switzerland

C. France

D. USSR

E. India