constitution and constitutional government Mcqs
101. 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

102. 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
103. 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

104. 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

105. 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
106. A flexible constitution is found in: _________?
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A. India

B. Britain

C. Soviet Union

D. U.S.A.

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

B. Switzerland

C. Britain

D. Pakistan

108. 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

109. 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

110. 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
111. 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

112. 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

113. 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

114. 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
115. 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

116. 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