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

Which of the following come(s) under the purview of the Union Government under the Indian governance system?

a. The general governance of the entire country b. Checking the functioning of the executive c. Governance of the state or provincial legislatures

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is correct as the Union or the Central Government is involved in the general governance of the entire country by creating laws, etc.

Multiple choice

Judicial review is a feature of _________ government.

  1. unitary

  2. presidential

  3. federal

  4. parliamentary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Judicial review is a hallmark of federal systems, such as in the United States and India, where the judiciary has the power to interpret the constitution and invalidate laws that conflict with it.

Multiple choice

Government by the simple majority is called _____?

  1. Pantarchy

  2. Paparchy

  3. Phallocracy

  4. Polycracy

  5. Arithmocracy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Arithmocracy is a term derived from Greek meaning government by the majority or by counting heads. The other terms refer to different forms of rule (e.g., Phallocracy is rule by men).

Multiple choice

Government by pope is called is ______.

  1. Paparchy

  2. Monarchy

  3. Phallorcy

  4. Partocracy

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Government by the Pope is called Papacy. The term is Papacy (not Paparchy as written), referring to the system of government where the Pope is the supreme authority. Monarchy is rule by a king/queen, Phallocracy is not a standard term, and Partocracy is not a recognized form.

Multiple choice

What is the full form of “CCP”?

  1. Cabinet Committee on Prices

  2. Cabinet Committee on Products

  3. Central Committee on Prices

  4. Central Committee on Product
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of the Indian government cabinet structure, CCP stands for the Cabinet Committee on Prices, which is responsible for monitoring and managing price levels of essential commodities.

Multiple choice

The term 'Coup d'etat' is used for�

  1. peaceful co-existence of super powers

  2. constitutional change of government

  3. change of government due to the death of highest authority

  4. violent overthrow of government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Coup d'etat refers to a sudden, illegal, and often violent seizure of power from a government.

Multiple choice

To exercise effective control over administration, the citizen is required to have

  1. high level of education
  2. high degree of political consciousness
  3. the opportunity to participate
  4. some knowledge of the administrative system Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1, 2 and 4

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Effective citizen control requires political awareness, participation, and knowledge of the system, rather than just formal education.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following is not a feature of the Ombudsman institution?

  1. Being independent of the Executive and the Legislature

  2. The authority to criticize all governmental agencies

  3. The practices being similar in all the countries

  4. Being recommendatory in nature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Ombudsman institution varies significantly across countries in terms of its scope, powers, and relationship with government branches, so it is not a uniform feature.

Multiple choice

Which of the following best describes "state sovereignty"?

  1. The right of a country to appoint a King or Queen

  2. The right of a country to make its own laws

  3. Universal suffrage

  4. The right of a country to negotiate and enter into treaties with other countries
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

State sovereignty is the ability of the state to be independent and have autonomy and control over itself and its decisions. The word sovereign means autonomous or independent.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a country that constitutes the United Kingdom? The United Kingdom is a large island located in Europe. It also includes part of the island of Ireland. It is made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Over 60 million people live in the United Kingdom. The vast majority of the population, however, lives in England. The government of the United Kingdom is considered a constitutional monarchy. A constitutional monarchy is a government in which the monarch (king or queen) is head of state. Queen Elizabeth II is the monarch of the United Kingdom. In reality, however, she exercises very little political power.

The history of the United Kindgom is full of wars, invasions, revolutions, and interesting rulers. Numerous castles, fortifications, old cathedrals, and ruins are evidence of the kingdom\'s past. The "UK," as it is often called, was once the world\'s most powerful nation. Canada, Australia, India, Pakistan, and even the United States are among nations that used to be controlled by the United Kingdom. It is also the birthplace of the English language.

  1. London

  2. Northern Ireland

  3. Scotland

  4. Wales

  5. -
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

As London is a city not a country.Hint: Para line1. It is made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland...

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a Constitutional Monarchy?

The United Kingdom is a large island located in Europe. It also includes part of the island of Ireland. It is made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Over 60 million people live in the United Kingdom. The vast majority of the population, however, lives in England. The government of the United Kingdom is considered a constitutional monarchy. A constitutional monarchy is a government in which the monarch (king or queen) is head of state. Queen Elizabeth II is the monarch of the United Kingdom. In reality, however, she exercises very little political power.

The history of the United Kindgom is full of wars, invasions, revolutions, and interesting rulers. Numerous castles, fortifications, old cathedrals, and ruins are evidence of the kingdom\'s past. The "UK," as it is often called, was once the world\'s most powerful nation. Canada, Australia, India, Pakistan, and even the United States are among nations that used to be controlled by the United Kingdom. It is also the birthplace of the English language.

  1. A country with a Queen.

  2. A country with a President

  3. A country with a Prime Minister

  4. A country with a Dictator

  5. -
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hint: Para1,Line3... "A constitutional monarchy is a government in which the monarch (king or queen) is head of state.......