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.

Types of governmentSeparation of powersPolitical legitimacyDelegation of authorityDecision making structures

Political Systems and Government Questions

Multiple choice

The basis of classifying the government as Unitary and Federal is the

  1. relationship between the Centre and States

  2. relationship between the Legislature and Executive

  3. relationship between the Legislature an Judiciary

  4. relationship between the Prime Minister and the President
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The classification of a government as unitary or federal is based on the distribution of power between the central government and the regional or state governments.

Multiple choice

Ergotocracy is Government run by

  1. rich people

  2. workers

  3. women

  4. old people

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'ergotocracy' is derived from the Greek 'ergon' (work) and 'kratos' (power), referring to a government or system run by workers.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the grammatically correct phrase from the given options for the underlined phrase.

Far from protecting the lawful right of adults to marry of their own free will, the tribal Jirgas and feudal leaders pressurized the provincial government to succumb.

  1. the tribal Jirgas and feudal leaders pressurized the provincial government to succumb.

  2. the provincial government was made to succumb under pressure from the tribal Jirgas and feudal leaders.

  3. the provincial government succumbed under the pressure of Jirgas and feudal leaders.

  4. the provincial government succumbed under the pressures of Jirgas and of feudal leaders.

  5. the tribal Jirgas and feudal leaders made the provincial government succumb under pressure.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The original sentence structure is clunky and uses 'pressurized' in a way that implies the government was forced to succumb, but Option C is more direct and grammatically idiomatic by stating the government 'succumbed under the pressure'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following aspects are dealt in kautilya's Arthashastra?

  1. Principles of public administration

  2. Machinary of Government

  3. Management of personnel

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kautilya's Arthashastra is a comprehensive treatise on statecraft, covering public administration, the machinery of government, and personnel management.

Multiple choice

Directions: The question carries the meaning of any one of the four options that follow. You are required to select the correct option.

"A government of the people”

  1. Autocracy

  2. Aristocracy

  3. Bureaucracy

  4. Democracy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

(1) Autocracy = an absolute government by one man (2) Aristocracy = an absolute government by the rich (3) Bureaucracy = a government by the officers (4) Democracy = a government by the people, of the people and for the people

Multiple choice

The science and art of political government

  1. Politics

  2. Pedagogy

  3. Demagogy

  4. Demimonde
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Politics is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations between individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status.

Multiple choice

Delegation of authority implies

  1. delegation of only authority

  2. delegation of only responsiblity

  3. delegation of both authority and responsibility

  4. delegation of title
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Delegation involves transferring both authority (the right to act) and responsibility (the obligation to perform) to a subordinate. Accountability, however, remains with the manager.

Multiple choice

What type of government does Myanmar have?

  1. Parliamentary

  2. Presidential

  3. Military

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Myanmar has historically been governed by a military regime for long periods, although it has transitioned through various forms of government. In the context of standard exam questions, military is the expected answer.