Multiple choice

“Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely”

Which of the following statements counters the spirit of the above saying?

  1. Power flows from the barrel of the gun

  2. The opposition parties don't have much role to play in a democracy.

  3. Power and responsibility must go hand in hand.

  4. Political power is a function of honesty in public.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The function of opposition in a democracy is to keep a check on the use of absolute power by the government, particularly when it goes against public good.

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