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 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
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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. -
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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.......

Multiple choice

The Governor is

  1. a part of the State Legislature

  2. not a part of the State Legislature

  3. subordinate to the State Legislature

  4. superior to the State Legislature
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor is a part of the State Legislature.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a feature of the parliamentary form of government?

  1. Executive is responsible to judiciary.

  2. Executive is responsible to legislature.

  3. Judiciary is responsible to executive.

  4. Legislature is responsible to executive.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A parliamentary system is a system of democratic governance of a state in which the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from and is held accountable to the legislature (parliament); the executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected.

Multiple choice

In a federation the source of power for the unit states is

  1. Electorate

  2. Constitution

  3. Federal Court

  4. Federal Legislature
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In a federation, the self-governing status of the component states as well as the division of power between them and the central government are typically constitutionally entrenched and may not be altered by a unilateral decision of either party, the states or the federal political body.

Multiple choice

All of these were apart of the "New Federalism" except

  1. Decrease the size of the national gov

  2. State completely take over Medicade

  3. State completely take over welfare and foodstamps

  4. No changes
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B Correct answer
Explanation

New Federalism, associated with Nixon and Reagan, aimed to shift power from the federal government to the states. While it involved block grants, the federal government did not completely abandon or hand over the entirety of programs like Medicaid to the states in the manner suggested.

Multiple choice

Division of government between federal and state levels.

  1. Popular Sovereignty

  2. Legislature

  3. Checks and Balances

  4. Federalism
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Federalism is the constitutional system that divides power between the national (federal) government and the state governments. This structure ensures that both levels of government have distinct responsibilities and authorities.

Multiple choice

What branch of government has the power to declare war?

  1. Executive Branch

  2. Legislative Branch

  3. Judicial Branch
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, the power to declare war is explicitly granted to the Legislative Branch (Congress).

Multiple choice

What is another term for National Government?

  1. State Government

  2. Local Government

  3. Federal Government

  4. Town Government
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Government is commonly referred to as the Federal Government in the United States.