Civics Polity
Political Systems and Government
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Political systems and government frameworks determine how power is distributed and exercised within a society. This topic covers concepts like democracies, republics, meritocracies, and the separation of powers. It is a vital part of the polity syllabus for various competitive examinations.
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Political Systems and Government Questions
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makes the constitution for the country
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has to act according to the constitution
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is elected by the people
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is hereditary head of the state
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In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution, and they must act in accordance with the laws and the constitution of the land.
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Tyranny
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Monarchy
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Democracy
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Polity
B
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A monarchy is a form of government where one person (a monarch) holds the position of head of state, ideally ruling for the benefit of the people.
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the supreme and unlimited authority of the state in internal sphere only
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the absolute and unlimited power of the state in external sphere only
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the unlimited and ultimate authority of the state both in internal and external spheres
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the power which enjoys complete control over all the citizens in a state
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Sovereignty is the absolute and ultimate authority of a state, meaning it has supreme power both internally (over its citizens) and externally (independence from other states).
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rule of one person for the good of all the people
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one unit of administration for the entire state
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rule of a single dynasty for a long period
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unicameral legislature
B
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A unitary government is characterized by a single, central government that holds all supreme power, rather than dividing it among regional or local units.
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aristocracy
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democracy
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oligarchy
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monarchy
A
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An aristocracy is defined as a form of government where power is held by a small, privileged ruling class or a few individuals, theoretically for the public good.
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Democracy
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Monarchy
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Republic
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Federation
C
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A republic is a state in which the head of state is not a hereditary monarch but is instead elected or appointed, representing the people's interests.
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delegated by the centre to the states
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enjoyed by the king or the President only
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delegated by the state to the centre
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retained by the centre or the state for themselves after division of powers between the centre and the unit states in a federation
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Residuary powers are those legislative powers not specifically assigned to either the central or state governments in a federal constitution. They are typically reserved for the entity specified by the constitution to handle matters not covered by the enumerated lists.
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Dictatorship
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Presidential type of government
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Federal type of government
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Democratic type of government
B
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In a presidential system, the executive head is elected independently of the legislature and serves a fixed term. They are not accountable to the legislature for their tenure, unlike in a parliamentary system.
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the Upper House only
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the Lower House only
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both Upper and Lower Houses
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the President or to the King
B
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In a parliamentary democracy, the executive (ministry) is collectively responsible to the legislature. Specifically, it is responsible to the lower house, which represents the direct will of the people.
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To appoint and dismiss the ministers.
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To enforce the laws passed by the legislature.
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To appoint and dismiss the legislators.
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To run the administration of the country.
C
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The executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws and running the administration. Legislators are elected representatives; the executive does not have the power to appoint or dismiss them, as that is the domain of the electorate.
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Federation is domination of the centre on the states.
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Federation is dependence of the centre on the states.
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The centre and the states interfere in the matters of each other.
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Federation is an association of states that forms a new one and all the units and centre derive power from the constitution.
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A federation is a system where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Both the center and the units derive their authority from a written constitution, ensuring a balance of power.
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To protect from external aggression
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To provide for education and public health
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To compel its citizens to be religious persons
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To maintain law and order
C
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The state is a secular entity responsible for governance, law, and public welfare. Compelling citizens to be religious is a violation of secular principles and not a function of the state.
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labour-laws
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marriage-laws
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laws for the protection of the people and the property
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laws for health and education
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The primary purpose of a state is to maintain order and protect the lives and property of its citizens through the rule of law.
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Executive
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Judiciary
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Legislature
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Political Parties
D
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The three traditional organs of government are the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary. Political parties are organizations that influence the government but are not formal organs of it.
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the Supreme Court
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the Political Parties
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division of power
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the Sovereignty
D
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Sovereignty is the defining characteristic of a modern state, representing its supreme authority and independence from external control.