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 civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

A smaller body called _________ is the nucleus of the council of ministers.

  1. Cabinet

  2. Tribulation

  3. Crew

  4. Trial
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Council of Ministers includes all categories of ministers. The Cabinet is a subset which consists of a few important senior ministers who are in charge of separate departments. The Cabinet can be seen as “a wheel within a wheel” with respect to the council of ministers.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

Which of the following is not an essential element of the State?

  1. Population

  2. Political party

  3. Definite Territory

  4. Sovereignty
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The four essential elements of a State are population, territory, government, and sovereignty. A political party is a feature of democratic systems but is not a fundamental requirement for the existence of a State.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

The social and ethnic crisis in Sri Lanka can be solved through power sharing among different ______________.

  1. Political parties

  2. Organs.

  3. Social groups

  4. Pressure groups.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Power sharing among different social groups is a key strategy to address ethnic and social conflicts in a diverse society like Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

Who states political obligation as, it is intended to include the obligation of the subject towards the sovereign, the obligation of the citizen toward the state, and the obligation of the individual to each other as enforces by the political superior?

  1. Hobbes

  2. T.H. Green

  3. Locke

  4. Rousseau
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B Correct answer
Explanation
T.H.Green explain the term political obligation in his book "Lectures on the Principles of Political Obligation" as "that the term include both the obligation of the subject towards the sovereign, of the citizen towards the state, and the obligations of individuals to each other as enforced by a political superior." His purpose is to consider the moral function or object served by law, or by the system of rights and obligations which the state enforces, and in so doing to discover the true ground or justification for obedience to law.
Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

Some statements are given below. Select the correct code:
(a) Coalition government comes up because of the political alliance of more than two political parties.
(b) Political parties contest elections for gaining power so to serve the people in times of their needs.
(c) Real democracy is the participation of the people rather than that of the political parties.

  1. a and b

  2. a and c

  3. b and c

  4. a,b and c
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Democracy does need political parties, but they do gain and attain power rather than serve people in their times of needs.

Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

Which one of the following statements best suggests that State is more powerful than the 'Government'?

  1. Government governs the State

  2. Government executes the will of the State

  3. Government exists for the good of the State

  4. Government cannot exist without the State
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A modern state is a welfare state. The welfare state founded on the principles of equality of opportunity, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for those unable to avail themselves of the minimal provisions for a good life. The government of welfare state plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the social and economic well-being of its citizens. Hence, State is bigger and more important than its government.

Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

Political association occupying a definite territory, having an organized government and possessing power to make domestic and foreign policies is known as ____________ .

  1. State

  2. Government

  3. Parliament

  4. Executive
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Political association occupying a definite territory, having an organised government and possessing power to make domestic and foreign policies. Governments may change, but the state continues. In common speech, the terms country, nation and state are used as synonyms.

Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

In which of the following situations will the sovereignty of a state as a whole be affected?

  1. Conquest of one country by an other state

  2. Division of country into provinces

  3. Agreed transfer of some territory of one country to another

  4. Change in the party in power in the country
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Explanation

The concept of state sovereignty entails that states are in comprehensive and exclusive control of all the people and property within their territory. State sovereignty also implies that all states are equal as states. As all states are on par with one another, one state cannot interfere with the internal affairs of another state. Essentially, sovereignty demands that one state cannot claim that another state takes any particular internal action. Hence, if the conquest of one country is done by another, the sovereignty of the former gets affected.

Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

Which one the following is not the function of the executive in a state?

  1. To appoint and dismiss the ministers

  2. To enforce the laws passed by the legislature

  3. To appoint and dismiss the legislators

  4. To run the administration of the country
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The state executive cannot appoint and dismiss the legislature. This authority rests with the President and the governors.

Multiple choice political science some neighbouring countries of india and its relationship with them trading and economic organisations india and her neighbours india and other countries

The type of government that emerged in South Africa after the end of the apartheid government is ________________.

  1. Dictatorial government

  2. Multi-racial government

  3. Non-democratic

  4. Totalitarian.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

After the end of apartheid, South Africa transitioned into a multi-racial democracy, characterized by the inclusion of all racial groups in the political process.

Multiple choice history vital villages, thriving towns construction of history sources of modern history the idea of history

What information we can get about the rulers from coins?

  1. Period

  2. Governance

  3. Religious ideas

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

From coins we learn about the rulers,  their period, governance, religious ideas, personal details etc. Similarly, we also learn about the financial transactions and economic conditions prevailing at the time.

Multiple choice political science importance and principles of secularism preamble of the indian constitution principles of secularism preamble to the constitution

Sovereignty means the ultimate authority to govern yourself.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sovereignty is the full power of a body to govern itself. It is the supreme power in decision making without interference from external sources. In political terms, it has two aspects, internal and external.

Internal sovereignty means the power to legislate on any subject to limitations imposed by the Constitution
External sovereignty means that it is not subject to the control of any other State or external power.

Multiple choice political science importance and principles of secularism preamble of the indian constitution principles of secularism preamble to the constitution

In a __________, sovereignty rests with the people.

  1. Democracy

  2. Dictatorship

  3. Monarchy

  4. Autocracy
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Explanation

Democracy is a system in which power ultimately comes from the people. It is of two types- direct and representative. An example of direct democracy is referendum where people directly vote on the issue. In representative democracy, people vote for their representatives and are governed through them. Therefore, in a democracy, people are considered sovereign.

Multiple choice political science importance and principles of secularism preamble of the indian constitution principles of secularism preamble to the constitution

_________ State means all public positions are elected by the people and no public position is occupied on the basis of hereditary succession.

  1. Sovereign

  2. Socialist

  3. Secular

  4. Republic
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A republic is a form of government in which the government is represented by elected individuals and ruled according to the rule of law under a constitution. When a public position is occupied by a person on the basis of hereditary succession, the system is called a monarchy.