democracy Mcqs
51. Which of the following is not true about Paretos views about democracy?
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A. The elites run and govern democracy

B. The people are the real sovereign in society

C. The society is divided between the upper and lower stratas

D. There are governing and non-governing elites in society

E. Governing elites are very capable people

52. Which one of the following is not true about liberal democracy?
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A. It does not suggest concrete means for implementing fundamental values.

B. It denies the freedom of expression to a common man

C. It is based on the concept of common good, which is vague

D. It believes that power does not rest with small elites of society

53. Western thinkers believe that the most potential threat to democracy is from:
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A. Guld socialists

B. Capitalists

C. None of the above

D. Communists

E. Utilitarian

55. Modern democracy functions in one of the following principles, point the out:
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A. Means should justify ends

B. Ends should justify means

C. People have ultimate power

D. Pressure groups should run administration

56. Lord Bryce defines democracy as: ________________________?
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A. A form of government in which the will of majority of qualified rules.

B. Government by the freely chosen representatives of the people and not by the people themselves.

C. Nothing more than an experiment in government.

D. The progress of all, through all under the leadership of the best and the wisest.

57. One of the features of democracy is that:
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A. Only elites feel satisfied

B. Develops creative thinking among masses

C. Few enjoy monopoly of pwer

D. It subjects people to hardships

58. There are a number of devices of direct democracy. The two most popular of these devices are:
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A. Landsgemeinde and Parliament

B. Referendum and initiative

C. Elections and Political Parties

D. Political Parties and Press

59. Which of the following does not constitute an essential attribute of domocracy?
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A. Freedom of religion

B. Equality of property

C. Freedom of association

D. Equality before law

E. Freedom of speech

60. Who of the following is associated with the democracy?
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A. Hobhouse

B. Lindsay

C. Barker

D. G.D.H. Cole

E. Burham
61. Which one of the following is not true about socialist democracy of the Marxists?
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A. In that judiciary will be nominated by the legislature

B. In that judiciary will be elected

C. In that there will be no economic exploitation

D. In that there will be provision for recall

E. It that welfare of the workers will be cared

62. Which of the following is not the characteristic of elitist theory of democracy?
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A. There is a continuous competition among elite groups

B. Elite group is well organised

C. Elite groups protect each others interests

D. The power is controlled by small group of people who enjoy social prestige

E. Elite group tries to protect the interests of all
64. Direct democracy is not possible in modern times because:
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A. Political parties are opposed to it

B. Of the practical difficulties posed by the size and population of modem states

C. Propertied classes are opposed to it

D. People are indifferent towards the affairs of state

65. The word Demos stands for: __________?
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A. People

B. Authority

C. Position

D. Power
66. Democracy as a system of government is based on the principle of: _________?
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A. Majority rule

B. End justifies the means

C. Absolute liberty

D. Quality rule

67. Which one of the following statements is not correct? The successful working of democracy depends on:
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A. Presence of political parties based on political and economic principles

B. Presence of a vigorous system of local government

C. Presence of a strong propertied class

D. Presence of educated electorate

69. Initiative is a device of direct democracy, which confers a right on the people:
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A. To reject the laws passed b the legislature

B. To suggest candidates for appointment to various offices

C. To suggest legislative measures which the legislature is not enacting

D. To seek judicial opinion regarding the constitutionality of laws enacted by the legislature

70. Which one of the following points given below as merits of democracy has been wrongly listed?
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A. Democracy promotes general welfare

B. Democracy averts revolutions

C. Democracy promotes patriotism

D. Democracy leads to frequent changes in the policy of government
71. The Elitist theory of democracy rejects the view that:
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A. Democracy is a government by a select group of people

B. In Democracy the moral worth of the individual is recognized

C. Democracy is a rule of the majority

D. Democracy is the best form of government

72. In true democracy interest looked after are those of: ____________?
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A. Government

B. Party in power

C. Associations

D. People as a whole

E. Societies

74. Which theory of democracy attaches great importance to economic rights of citizens?
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A. Pluralist Theory

B. All the above

C. Elitist theory

D. Marxist Theory
75. One of the important advantages of democracy is that: ___________?
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A. The people get political education

B. There is place for high quality people

C. There is considerable secrecy in it

D. In it quick decisions are taken

76. In democracy, sovereignty resides in: __________?
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A. Head of the state

B. Among the people

C. Head of the judiciary

D. Head of the Government

78. Democracy as a system of government:
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A. Has its merits as well as demerits

B. Is a perfect government

C. Is fact declining

D. Is a panacea for all political evils

79. The two forms of democracy are: __________?
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A. Parliamentary and Presidential

B. Direct and indirect

C. Monarchical and Republican

D. None of These

81. In a democratic society the people are valued on the basis of:
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A. Their capacity to run administration

B. Their educational qualifications

C. Their property

D. Their nature of work

E. Their abilities and capabilities
82. The Pluralist theory of democracy is: ______________?
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A. Against periodical elections

B. In favour of elections because they help in gauging public opinion

C. Against decentralisation of authority

D. Against separation of powers

85. Who of the following thinkers tried to combine the elitist theory with Marxism?
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A. Robert Michels

B. None of the above

C. James Burham

D. Vilfredo Pareto

86. Plebiscite is a device of democracy used for:
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A. Appointment of judges

B. Enactment of laws

C. Appointment of civil servants

D. Ascertaining the views of people on a policy matter of public importance
87. The Elitist theory holds that the power is always concentrated in the hands of: _________?
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A. Military class

B. Priestly class

C. Civil Servants

D. A small group of elites
88. The word Cratio stands for: __________?
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A. People

B. Government

C. State

D. Sovereign

E. Power

89. To a socialist democracy means a society in which:
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A. No body is without work

B. All the means of production and distribution are owned by the state

C. Free enterprise and state enterprise exist side by side

D. Inequalities of wealth should be removed by state action

90. Which one of the following conditions essential for the smooth working of democracy has been wrongly listed?
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A. Presence of opposition

B. Free elections

C. Universal suffrage

D. Minority rule
91. Democracy is distinguished from dictatorship by the fact that
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A. It guarantees civil and political rights

B. It is responsive to the will of the people

C. It ensures social justice

D. It aims at the material good of the people

92. Which one of the following theories of democracy accords high priority to the political rights of citizens
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A. Pluralist Theory of Democracy

B. Elitist Theory of Democracy

C. Liberal Theory of Democracy

D. All the above

E. Marxist Theory of Democracy

93. The elitist theory believes in leaving the formulation and implementation of policy in the hands of: _________?
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A. An elite class

B. Elected representatives of the people

C. A body composed of all the above three

D. Permanent civil servants

96. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Liberal Democracy?
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A. Fundamental Rights

B. Party system

C. Periodic Elections

D. Democratic Centralism
97. Demos and Cratio are the words of _________ language?
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A. Roman

B. German

C. French

D. Latin

E. Greek
98. Democracy is rule of: __________?
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A. Members of Parliament

B. People

C. Political

D. Voters

99. The Pluralist theory of democracy holds that:
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A. None of the above

B. The power in society is shared by the government and other groups

C. Political power cannot be divided among various groups, associations etC.

D. The state is the source of all authority and all groups draw from it

100. The Economic aspects of democracy have been emphasised by constitutionality of laws enacted by ___________?
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A. Liberal Theory of Democracy

B. Marxian Theory of Democracy

C. Both Marxian and Liberal

D. Theories of Democracy