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

Multiple choice civics bureaucracy bureaucracy public administration and its importance bureaucracy in india

What gives stability to the political system?

  1. Parliament

  2. Council of Ministers

  3. Government

  4. Bureaucracy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bureaucracy means civil servants or functionaries of the administration who are trained in public services and administration task of the nation. They are of permanent character and hold their post as government servants till the retirement age which is usually above 60.

Multiple choice geography human occupations primary economic activities population of india population

Policy makers belong to the following category.

  1. Primary activity

  2. Secondary activity

  3. Quinary activity

  4. Quarternary activity
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • The people working in quinary sector are involved in decision making. 
  • Contrary to consultants who provide recommendations, the population in the quinary sectors takes final actions. 
  • Today, it is mainly constituted of CEOs and top-executives from the government.
Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

According to Confucius, what is the actual and proper source of political soverenity?

  1. The Ruler

  2. The Government

  3. The People

  4. The Advisors
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In matters of national life, Confucius felt that the people in the nation are the actual and proper source of political sovereignty. 

The philosophy of Confucius gave the Chinese people an awareness of their political rights. It also clearly listed the government's duty towards the people. Confucius felt that the government should work with an ideal. He advised that the ruler must appoint persons of character in the government to govern the people impartially.

Multiple choice civics changing family trends family trends contemporary indian society the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

A state ruled by a few persons for the good of all the people is known as __________________.

  1. Aristocracy

  2. Democracy

  3. Oligarchy

  4. Monarchy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aristocracy is a form of government where power is wielded by few privileged class who are best qualified for ruling. Democracy is a system where citizens vote and give power to a representative for governing on their behalf. Oligarchy is a government of few who exercise power in a despotic, selfish and corrupt manner. Monarchy is a form of government with a single monarch as the head. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

Multiple choice business organisation management - process or functions, managerial role and levels functional areas of management levels and functions of management management functions

Functions of administration are _________.

  1. executive and governing

  2. policy making and implementation

  3. legislative and determinative

  4. none of the above.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In classical management theory, administration is often distinguished from management by its focus on high-level decision-making, which includes legislative (policy-setting) and determinative functions.

Multiple choice history how the traders became rulers battle of plassey battle of plassey (1757) battle of plassey (1757) and battle of buxar (1764) introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The system of separate _____ and ______ is called Dual Administration.

  1. diwan, nizam

  2. military, posts

  3. governor, president

  4. zamindar, ryot
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The system of Dual Government was introduced in Bengal by Robert Clive of British East India Company. It lasted from 1765 to 1772. Under this system, the administration of Bengal was divided into Nizamat and Diwani. The Diwani was carried out by the company and the Nizamat by the Nizam. The system was abolished by Warren Hastings in 1772 and Bengal was brought under direct control of the British and the Nawabs remained as the mere pensioners of the East India Company.

Multiple choice political science national integration diverse democracy diversity unity and diversity in india community and community development community development national symbols our national symbols

Which of the following is the demerit of a federation? 

  1. It encourages regionalism

  2. It creates unity in diversity

  3. It gives considerable measure of autonomy to the states

  4. It prevents the central government from being despotic in behavior
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Federation is a type of government, which has its powers divided among state and centre. Though it helps to carry out the functions of state and centre effectively it has its own demerits like creating regionalism among the people of different states.

Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

The better ways to resolve conflicts in a society is provided by the _______________.

  1. Monarchy

  2. Democracy

  3. Oligarchy

  4. Tyranny
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Democracy provides mechanisms for the peaceful resolution of social conflict. Democratic governance is generally conducive to the resolution of both civil and international conflict. The spread of democracy is good for international society as a whole, for the security of democratic states in particular, and the peoples residing in war-torn regions of the globe.

Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

According to the "Legal Framework Order", the work of the civilian cabinet of Pakistan is supervised by the ___________________.

  1. Military officers of National Security Council.

  2. Security Council of the UN.

  3. Prime Ministers.

  4. Chief Executive council members.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Legal Framework Order refers to presidential decrees issued during military rule in Pakistan in 1970 and 2002 over the organisation of elections. According to this order, the President can dissolve the federal or provincial associations. A National Security Council governed by military officers controls the functioning of the civilian authority.  Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the government members do not supervise the elections, hence, incorrect. 



Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

The rulers are compelled to change decisions in a ___________.

  1. Democracy.

  2. Dictatorship.

  3. One party rule.

  4. Totalitarianism.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A dictatorship is a form of government in which one person or a small person or group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitation. It is in this form of government that the rulers are compelled to change decisions. Whereas in a democracy the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people.

Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

Identify the type of government that appears to be more stable in the short term ______________.

  1. Unitary form

  2. Dictatorial government

  3. Presidential Form

  4. Democracy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The dictatorial form of government appears to be a more stable form of government as it is an authoritarian form of government, where a country is ruled by a single leader. Dictatorships are the most stable form of government due to no dilution of power and because the opposition has no real chance to form the government. Hence, it avoids electoral turmoil completely.

Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

The form of government where one party rule prevails is ______________.

  1. Democratic form.

  2. Non-democratic form .

  3. Dictatorship.

  4. Autocracy.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A dictatorship is a form of government where one party or one person rule prevails. The ultimate power without effective constitutional limits is possessed by them. In government, a dictatorship leaves no room for input from anyone who is not in the top authority.

Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

The rulers of a democratic government are elected by the _________________.

  1. Party leaders

  2. Military officers

  3. People

  4. Minorities
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Abraham Lincoln defines democracy as "the government of the people, by the people, for the people". The term democracy is derived from a Greek language and means " rule by the people". It is clear from the definition of the term democracy that democracy is the rule of the people's representative. In a democratic form of government, the political leaders are elected by the citizens only.

Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

Under the unitary system, either there is only _____ of government or the sub-unit are subordinate to the central government.

  1. One level

  2. Two level

  3. Three level

  4. No level
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Under the unitary system, either there is only one level of government or the sub-units are subordinate to the central government. The central government can pass on orders to the provincial or
the local government. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the levels are present only in a federal government, hence incorrect.
Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

In dictatorship, executive is responsible to _______________.

  1. An advisory council

  2. The people's representatives

  3. The high administrative officers

  4. No one
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dictatorship is a form of government where a country or a group of countries is ruled by one person which can be a dictator or political entity, and exercised through various mechanisms to ensure that the entity's power remains strong thus the executive is responsible to no one.