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 role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

The division of powers between different organs of Indian government is based on the principle of _______________.

  1. Separation of powers

  2. Centralization of powers

  3. Delegation of authority

  4. Decentralization of powers.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Separation of powers refers to the division of responsibilities into distinct branches of government to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. The division of power into separate branches of government is central to the republican ideal of the separation of powers. Hence, Option A  is correct. The rest of the options do not apply to the division of powers, hence, incorrect.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Define Opposition.

  1. Representatives who are not members of the ruling party

  2. Representatives who are the members of the ruling party

  3. More than half the number in a group

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Opposition refers to elected representatives who are not members of the ruling party and who play the role of questioning government decisions and actions as well as raise new issues for consideration in the Assembly. The political party that has the majority is called the ruling party and all other members are called the opposition.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Independence of judiciary is possible only under ______________.

  1. Communism

  2. Fascism

  3. Liberalism

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

Liberalism is a political setup founded on ideas of liberty and equality. They support ideas such as free and fair elections, civil rights, independent judiciary, freedom of the press, religion etc.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Which of the following institutions decide the disputes arising out between the citizens and the government?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The council of Ministers

  3. The Civil Servants

  4. The Courts
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

It can take up any dispute:

Between citizens of the country; 
Between citizens and government; 
Between two or more state governments; 

Between governments at the union and state level. It is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

The system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties is called _____________.

  1. Organisation

  2. Society

  3. School

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

Law is defined as the system of rules created and enforced by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

The modern State is a/an ________________.

  1. police state

  2. welfare state

  3. laissez faire state

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

Modern democratic states are characterized by their focus on the social and economic well-being of their citizens. This concept of a welfare state contrasts with the limited role of a laissez-faire state.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Dual Citizenship is an important feature in which form of Government?

  1. Parliamentary

  2. Federal

  3. Unitary

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

Dual citizenship is a common feature of federal systems, such as the United States, where individuals are citizens of both the country and their specific state.

Multiple choice economics concept of consumption function, saving function and investment function capital economy of a village wealth, capital and money

What is meant by individual capital?

  1. Owned by the society.

  2. Owned by one person.

  3. Owned by a group of people.

  4. Owned by the government.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Individual capital refers to the capital owned by one person/individual. Summation of all the individual capital in an economy is termed as the national capital, which determines the status of an economy.

Multiple choice

Sparta’s government could best be described as

  1. a dictatorship.

  2. a monarchy.

  3. an oligarchy.

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

Sparta was ruled by a small group of elders and two kings, which fits the definition of an oligarchy, or rule by a few.

Multiple choice

What government did Sparta have? 

  1. Oligarchy

  2. Democracy

  3. Tyranny

  4. Aristocracy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sparta was ruled by two kings and a council of elders, making it an oligarchy. This system was designed to maintain strict social control.