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constitution and constitutional government Mcqs
81. 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

82. 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
83. 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

84. 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

85. 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

86. 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
87. 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

88. 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
89. 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.

90. 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
91. 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

92. 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

93. 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.
94. Constitution is an essential feature of: ________?
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A. Despotic governments

B. Non-monarchical states

C. All governments

D. Democratic governments

95. 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

96. 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
97. The earliest known form of government was: ___________?
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A. Democracy

B. Monarchy

C. Aristocracy

D. Polity

98. 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
99. 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

100. 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