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 history the rise of nationalism in europe reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe national movements in europe historiography

If a nation is ______, that means the people constituting the nation are the source of all power and authority.

  1. Socialist

  2. Democratic

  3. Sovereign

  4. Republic
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A sovereign nation is one that possesses supreme authority and is not subject to any external power, meaning the people are the ultimate source of that authority.

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

Whom we can call a politically aware citizen?

  1. One who is always alert about protecting his rights.

  2. One who performs his duties on his own initiative.

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rights and duties are like the two sides of a coin. A politically aware and responsible citizen should value both rights and duties equally. So both A and B are correct. 

Multiple choice civics rural local government bodies introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies panchayati raj community and community development

Local self-government institutions help in ___________.

  1. The National or union matters only

  2. The State matters only

  3. The local matters only

  4. All the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Local self-government institutions help in the local matters only. It is an administrative body for a small geographic  area, such as a city, town, county, or state. A local government only has control over their specific geographical region, and can not pass or enforce laws that will affect a wider area.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

A government formed with the co-operation of different political parties is called __________.

  1. Coalition government

  2. Majority government

  3. Minority government

  4. Hung Parliament
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A Correct answer
Explanation

When no party gets the required majority to form the government, some of the political parties join together and make alliances to get the required majority to form the government. Such alliance is called Post-poll alliance. At certain times two or more than two parties join together and make alliance before the elections. This type of alliance is called Pre-poll alliance. Pre-poll or Post-poll alliance helps political parties to join together to form the government when there is a hung parliament or assembly. Such a government formed with the co-operation of different political parties is called Coalition Government. The political parties of Coalition Government share power by joining Council of Ministers.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

What is the situation called when no party gets the required majority to form the government?

  1. Minority government

  2. Hung Parliament

  3. Majority government

  4. Coalition government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Many political parties participate in the elections to secure power. If they get the majority they form a government. Many a time no party gets the required majority to form the government. Such a situation is called Hung Parliament or Hung Assembly. In such a situation some of the political parties join together and make alliances to get the required majority to form the government.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

Which of the following is not true of women in Rome?

  1. They had complete power over what happened in their homes.

  2. They had a strong influence on their families.

  3. Mother and wives of some Roman emperors held a lot of political power.

  4. The amount of freedom a women had depends on her husband's wealth.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Roman women were legally under the authority of their fathers or husbands (patria potestas). They did not have complete power over their homes, although they often exerted significant informal influence.

Multiple choice popular struggles and movements political science

Identify the type of government for which Tamilians are fighting in Sri Lanka.

  1. Unitary

  2. Federal

  3. Community

  4. Tyrant
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sri Lanka has unitary form of government where the national government has all powers. . Tamil leaders want Sri Lanka to become a federal system. 

Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

Which type of leadership is characterized by centralisation of authority?

  1. Autocratic style

  2. Democratic style

  3. Laissez-faire style

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Autocratic style - High emphasis on performance and a low emphasis on people. Assumes that people are lazy, irresponsible, and untrustworthy and that planning, organizing, controlling, and decision making should be accomplished by the leader with minimal involvement of employees. Relies on authority, control, power, manipulation and hard work to get the job done. In Autocratic style of leadership the leader centralizes his authority and keeps decision making with himself and very limited participation by subordinates of the group. 

Multiple choice introduction to social movements and its types social movements sociology recent social movements social movements in our time

Groups which try to influence government policies are known as _______.

  1. Movements groups

  2. Pressure groups

  3. Sectional groups

  4. Interest groups
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A pressure group is a group of people having a common interest. They put pressure on the government to fulfill their interest and try to influence the policies of the government for that sake. These groups do not contest in the election. Pressure groups do not aim to directly control or share political power.

Multiple choice civics community and community development diverse democracy national integration community development introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies

What is the meant by public facility?

  1. Services which are meant for everyone

  2. Services used by all public and are part of system

  3. Both A and B

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

Public facilities are services provided by the government or public institutions that are intended for the benefit of the general public, such as water, sanitation, and transportation.

Multiple choice history india's relations with the other asian countries rise and expansion of islamic world rise and spread of islam the rise and expansion of islam

Politically, all three of the Islamic states began as ____________________.

  1. oligarchies, dominated by the merchant class.

  2. constitutional monarchies.

  3. feudal aristocracies.

  4. military states.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires are often referred to as the Gunpowder Empires because they relied heavily on military power and technology to establish and maintain their authority.

Multiple choice political science how the state government works election in indian democracy working of state government the electoral process

Where there is no hereditary king but an elected head of the state.Iit is known as __________.

  1. Democracy

  2. Monarchy

  3. Republic

  4. Federation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Republic is a type of state. In republic state, supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives. It has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

In a ___________, citizens choose or elect their representatives either directly or indirectly to run the country.

  1. Monarchy

  2. Autocracy

  3. Democracy

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

Democracy is a system in which the citizens elect their representatives who rule them. The ultimate power in a democracy lies with the people. It can be direct or representative. In a direct democracy, people directly vote for the issues which concern the nation whereas, in a representative form, people choose their representatives who deliberate over the issues.

Multiple choice business organisation importance of management introduction and characteristics of management meaning, nature and importance of management basics of management

The classic feature of administration is that ________.

  1. it is concerned with policy making

  2. it is concerned with policy implementation

  3. it is legislative

  4. both a & c
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Administration refers to the legislation of a particular matter of work. Administration is concerned with the policy making of an organization where different administrative process are adopted in order to make several policies of the company. 

Multiple choice civics role of the government in health public health and the government food security and related aspects food security

Which of the following is true regarding public facilities provided by government?

  1. They operate it for welfare of people

  2. Reachable to everyone

  3. Both A and B

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

Public facilities are related to the basic needs of the people. So these facilities are provided by the government at the lower prices for the welfare of the people. It is the prime duty of the government to provide these facilities at a price which can be afforded by everyone.