constitution and constitutional government Mcqs
1. The concept of constitution in the modern sense first originated in: _________?
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A. Switzerland

B. Britain

C. U.S.A.

D. Japan

2. A written constitution is one: _________________________?
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A. Which is completely written

B. In which most of the provisions are written

C. In which most, but not all, of the provisions are unwritten

D. In which more than half of the provisions are written

3. Which one of the following medieval movement contributed to the growth of constitutional government?
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A. The Trade Union Movement

B. All the above movements

C. The Councillor Movement

D. The Chartist Movement

4. Constitutional government is often regarded as synonymous with: ___________?
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A. Military Dictatorship

B. Democracy

C. Republican System of Government

D. Absolute Monarchy

5. In a constitutional monarchy the real power is enjoyed by the __________?
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A. The majority party

B. The council of ministers

C. Electorate

D. King

6. Which one of the following is not a merit of unwritten constitution?
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A. The flexibility of unwritten constitution prevents revolutions

B. An unwritten constitution makes adjustment in the relations of various organs of government easy

C. An unwritten constitution has the quality of elasticity and adaptability

D. An unwritten constitutions is rigid and hence not suited to deal with the emergencies
7. Britain came to have constitutional government by: ___________?
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A. The close of the nineteenth century

B. The beginning of the present century

C. The end of seventeenth century

D. The end of eighteenth century
8. Which one of the following countries possesses an evolved constitution?
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A. Switzerland

B. Britain

C. Al the above countries

D. U.S.A.

9. The system of decentralisation of powers is found in: _________?
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A. German Democratic Republic

B. U.S.A.

C. U.S.S.R.

D. None of the above

10. Which one of the following statements gives a correct definition of a constitution?
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A. The ordering of political processes and institutions on the basic of a document that lays down the pattern of formal political institutions and embodies the basic political norms of a society

B. The rule and procedures concerning the relationships among the structures of Government and their principal powers and functions

C. A fundamental statement of laws governing the citizenss political rights, the political institutions, their functions and their relationships within a particular political community

D. A primary source of constitutional law, which serves as a guide for the decisions of the courts of law which interpret the rules

11. An unwritten constitution is creation of: __________?
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A. Customs and usages

B. King

C. Parliament

D. None of the above

12. Conventions and Customs play more prominent role in a country with ___________?
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A. An unwritten constitution

B. None of the above

C. No constitution

D. A written constitution

13. The term constitution in the modern sense was for the first time used in ____________?
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A. The fourteenth century

B. The eighteenth century

C. The twentieth century

D. The nineteenth century

14. Limited monarchy is a system of government in which the powers of the rulers are: ________?
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A. Limited by religious laws

B. Limited by the judiciary

C. Confirmed by the people

D. Limited by the constitution
15. Customs and conventions are a feature of: _________?
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A. Only written constitutions

B. Only unwritten constitutions

C. Both written as well as unwritten constitutions

D. Countries which possess no constitution

16. The formation of Leauge of Nations:
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A. Gave serious set back to constitutional government

B. Encouraged constitutional government

C. Definitely opposed the system of constitutional government

D. Did not effect constitutional government

17. Which is considered to be the oldest constitutional system of the world:
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A. Switzerland

B. France

C. India

D. U.K.
18. Constitutional Government:
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A. Received encouragement during World War II

B. Received encouragement during post-war period

C. Received encouragement during the course of war only

D. Received encouragement during World War I

19. A Constitution is a document which: __________?
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A. Tells us about social system

B. Helps us knowing foreign policy of government

C. Tells us about basic principles of governance of the state

D. Tells us about party system
20. One of the following stands on the way of constitutional Government in a developing country. Which is that?
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A. Desire to follow west

B. Indifferent attitude of world bodies

C. Lack of clear political ideology

D. Desire to follow east

21. The Constitutionalism suffered a great setback as a result of: _________?
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A. American War of Independence

B. Renaissance Movement

C. Glorious Revolution

D. The French Revolution of 1789

22. Which Constitution of the world first of all gave the people basic rights and liberties?
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A. China

B. U.S.A.

C. Russia

D. Japan

E. Pakistan

23. Which one of the following countries does not possess a written constitution?
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A. U.S.A.

B. Switzerland

C. Soviet Union

D. Britain
24. A constitution is known as dispersed if: ________________?
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A. It is available in writing in one single document

B. Most of the provisions of the constitution lie scattered

C. Is available in written form in two documents

D. None of the above

25. Which one of the following is a hindrance on the way or constitutional government in a developing society?
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A. Absence of political stability

B. Strong party system

C. Powerful leadership

D. Foreign economic aid

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

B. It should suit national environment

C. It should have definite amendment procedure

D. It should have partly rigid and partly flexible
27. The origin of the constitutional governments can be traced back to: __________?
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A. Middle-ages

B. Eighteenth century

C. The ancient Greek times

D. The beginning of the twentieth century

28. The method of amending constitution by convening Special Convention exists in
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A. China

B. India

C. Certain Latin American countries

D. U.S.S.R.

29. A constitution which provided for a rigid distribution of powers between the Centre and its constituent units is known as:
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A. A federal constitution

B. A rigid constitution

C. Written constitution

D. None of the above

30. The preamble of the constitution means:
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A. The character of the constitution

B. The spirit of the constitution as distinguished from its body

C. The constitution in its totality

D. The preface of the constitution
31. An evolved constitution means a constitution:
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A. Which has been made by Constitution Assembly

B. Which has been made by the Parliament

C. Which has been made by the King

D. Which has grown imperceptibly over the years
32. A characteristic of a good constitution is that:
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A. It is very precise and ambiguous

B. It has no definite procedure for amendment

C. It is very flexible

D. It is excellent mirror of national mind
33. Constitutional Government can be a success:
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A. In an authoritarian state

B. In a totalitarian state

C. In dictatorships

D. In a democracy

E. None of the above

34. In which of the following states an amendment to the Constitution can be made without reference to the units?
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A. U.S.A.

B. Canada

C. U.S.S.R.

D. India

35. Which one of the following is not essential for constitutional government?
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A. Freedom to exploit the weaker sections

B. Freedom to approach the courts

C. Freedom of press

D. Freedom of association

36. Who has said that constitution is the fundamental law of the state containing the principles on which government is founded?
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A. Lord Bryce

B. Gilchrist

C. Dicey

D. Cooley
37. Who expressed the view that the British Constitution does not exist?
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A. C.F. Strong

B. De Tocqueville

C. Herman Finer

D. Hamilton

38. A important merit of written constitution is that:
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A. It clearly demarcates functions of the government

B. It keeps pace with time

C. It helps in the growth of conventions

D. It does not invite revolutions

39. Which one of the followings is not an essential feature of an ideal constitution?
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A. A suitable amending procedure

B. Structure and functions of political parties

C. Clear provisions regarding structure of government

D. A chapter of Fundamental Rights

40. The constitution of Great Britain can be amended: _________?
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A. With the consent of the majority of the state or units

B. Through referendum supported by majority of the voters

C. Through a special convention

D. Through a simple law making procedure
41. In a country with a written constitution the constitution is:
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A. None of these

B. Superior to the laws of the Parliament

C. At par with the laws of the Parliament

D. Inferior to the laws of the Parliament

42. An enacted constitution is: _______________?
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A. Enacted after deliberation and discussion

B. One which has been given by the King

C. The result of slow process of evolution

D. One which has reduced the customs and conventions into writing

43. A flexible constitution:
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A. Cannot be amended

B. Can be amended only with the consent of the majority of the people

C. Can be amended only by a special procedure

D. Can be amended by the legislature through ordinary law-making procedure
44. Supremacy of Constitution which is one of the essential eatures of a federal governemtn means:
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A. The Constitution is above the states

B. The Constitution is above ordinary laws of land

C. The Constitution is above the Centre

D. The Constitution is above all institutions, civil servants and citizens
45. Which one of the following is not conducive for promoting constitutional government?
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A. Combination of powers

B. Free press

C. Liberal democracy

D. Spread of education

E. Reght to form association

46. Which one of the following is not a demerit of rigid constitution?
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A. A rigid constitution generally has a conservative character

B. A rigid constitution cannot properly safeguard the rights of the people

C. A rigid constitution cannot keep pace with the changed circumstances

D. A rigid constitution gives undue importance to the judiciary

47. The view that the forms of govenments change according to a set-cycle was expressed by:
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A. Hobbes

B. Montesquieu

C. Plato

D. Aristotle
48. Absulute monarchy is a system of government in which the ruler:
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A. Enjoys unlimited power

B. Enjoys only those powers which are in accordance with the religious laws

C. None of the above

D. Exercises only those powers which are granted by Parliament

49. In a monarchical system of government the power rests with: ___________?
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A. A hereditary ruler

B. The most powerful military leader

C. The popularly elected monarch

D. An elected head of the state

50. The view that the form of governments changes according to a set cycle was expressed by:
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A. Montesquieu

B. Hobbes

C. Aristotle

D. Plato