McqMate
These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA political science) , Master of Arts in Political Science (MA Political Science) .
| 1. |
In which form of Government, bicameralism is an essential feature? |
| A. | presidential |
| B. | parliamentary |
| C. | federal |
| D. | unitary |
| Answer» C. federal | |
| 2. |
Comparative politics is mostly methodological which focuses on |
| A. | how part of an analysis |
| B. | what part of an analysis |
| C. | both (a) and (b) |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» A. how part of an analysis | |
| 3. |
For comparative politics study in a country, which one of the following can be taken for study? |
| A. | political parties |
| B. | militaries |
| C. | parliament |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» D. all of these | |
| 4. |
Comparative politics focus on: |
| A. | themes |
| B. | regions |
| C. | countries |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» D. all of these | |
| 5. |
Filibuster is related to : |
| A. | a long speech in parliament to delay a vote |
| B. | opposition leader‟s speech |
| C. | prime minister‟s vote of thanks |
| D. | speaker‟s power to stop a member |
| Answer» A. a long speech in parliament to delay a vote | |
| 6. |
The American Declaration of Independence was issued in: |
| A. | 1772 |
| B. | 1776 |
| C. | 1783 |
| D. | 1786 |
| Answer» B. 1776 | |
| 7. |
The American Constitution consists of a Preamble and : |
| A. | 7 articles |
| B. | 17 articles |
| C. | 27 articles |
| D. | 24 articles |
| Answer» A. 7 articles | |
| 8. |
The American Constitution is based on the Principle of: |
| A. | separation of powers |
| B. | co-ordination of powers |
| C. | both (a) and (b) |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» A. separation of powers | |
| 9. |
The New Jersey Plan would most likely to be supported by: |
| A. | states with large populations |
| B. | states with small populations |
| C. | states that were mostly agricultural |
| D. | states in south |
| Answer» B. states with small populations | |
| 10. |
Who is known as the Father of the American Constitution? |
| A. | james madison |
| B. | benjamin franklin |
| C. | thomas jefferson |
| D. | abraham lincoln |
| Answer» A. james madison | |
| 11. |
Which two political thinkers represent the Institutional Approach of Comparative Politics? |
| A. | almond and coleman |
| B. | easton and dahl |
| C. | duverger and sartori |
| D. | leo strauss and dicey |
| Answer» C. duverger and sartori | |
| 12. |
Which political scientist defined politics as an “authoritative allocation of values”? |
| A. | david easton |
| B. | laski |
| C. | plato |
| D. | jean blondel |
| Answer» A. david easton | |
| 13. |
The Structural-functional approach and the input- output approach have been derived from: |
| A. | the political stimulation approach |
| B. | the quantitative approach |
| C. | the general systems theory approach |
| D. | the sociological approach |
| Answer» C. the general systems theory approach | |
| 14. |
The Input-output approach was developed by: |
| A. | samuel lubell |
| B. | david easton |
| C. | laski |
| D. | plato |
| Answer» B. david easton | |
| 15. |
Which one of the following is not relevant to Traditional Approach? |
| A. | philosophical |
| B. | behavioural |
| C. | institutional |
| D. | historical |
| Answer» B. behavioural | |
| 16. |
Evolutionary approach is also known as: |
| A. | legal approach |
| B. | historical approach |
| C. | institutional approach |
| D. | behavioural approach |
| Answer» B. historical approach | |
| 17. |
Which political thinker called politics as „Master Science‟? |
| A. | aristotle |
| B. | plato |
| C. | laski |
| D. | hobbes |
| Answer» A. aristotle | |
| 18. |
Which of the following did not adopt legal approach for the study of politics? |
| A. | herman finer |
| B. | hobbes |
| C. | a.v. dicy |
| D. | bodin |
| Answer» A. herman finer | |
| 19. |
When did the Post Behaviourlist approach emerge? |
| A. | mid eighties |
| B. | mid sixties |
| C. | mid seventies |
| D. | mid fifties |
| Answer» B. mid sixties | |
| 20. |
Political culture changes______ |
| A. | frequently |
| B. | very slowly |
| C. | with each generation |
| D. | very quickly |
| Answer» A. frequently | |
| 21. |
Churches, Clubs, Business are all elements of______ |
| A. | political culture |
| B. | political trust |
| C. | civil society |
| D. | civil engagement |
| Answer» C. civil society | |
| 22. |
In 1787, American Constitution was ratified by: |
| A. | 9 states |
| B. | 10 states |
| C. | 11 states |
| D. | 12 states |
| Answer» A. 9 states | |
| 23. |
The first ten amendments in the Constitution of U.S.A. are called: |
| A. | the bill of rights |
| B. | the implied powers |
| C. | judicial review |
| D. | veto |
| Answer» A. the bill of rights | |
| 24. |
Declaration of American Independence was made on: |
| A. | march 21, 1776 |
| B. | april 20, 1776 |
| C. | july 4, 1776 |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. july 4, 1776 | |
| 25. |
Who compared the voice of the people with the voice of God? |
| A. | hobbes |
| B. | laski |
| C. | machiavelli |
| D. | green |
| Answer» C. machiavelli | |
| 26. |
Which one of the following is not a feature of American Constitution? |
| A. | judicial review |
| B. | unicameral legislature |
| C. | separation of powers |
| D. | checks and balances |
| Answer» B. unicameral legislature | |
| 27. |
Who was the first President of U.S.A.? |
| A. | george washington |
| B. | hamilton |
| C. | james madison |
| D. | benjamin franklin |
| Answer» A. george washington | |
| 28. |
Sine the 1840‟s on which day of the week have U.S. Presidential elections been held? |
| A. | sunday |
| B. | tuesday |
| C. | friday |
| D. | monday |
| Answer» B. tuesday | |
| 29. |
American Presidential elections take place every___ |
| A. | 5 years |
| B. | 6 years |
| C. | 3 years |
| D. | 4 years |
| Answer» D. 4 years | |
| 30. |
What is the minimum age for the eligibility to be a Presidential Candidate in America? |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 30 |
| C. | 35 |
| D. | 40 |
| Answer» C. 35 | |
| 31. |
The durationof the member of House of Representative is: |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 4 years |
| C. | 6 years |
| D. | 8 years |
| Answer» A. 2 years | |
| 32. |
How long is a Senator‟s term of office? |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 4years |
| C. | 5 years |
| D. | 6 years |
| Answer» D. 6 years | |
| 33. |
What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a Senator in U.S.? |
| A. | 25 years |
| B. | 30 years |
| C. | 35 years |
| D. | 28 years |
| Answer» B. 30 years | |
| 34. |
Where does American Congress perform the majority of its work? |
| A. | sessions |
| B. | floor votes |
| C. | chambers |
| D. | committees |
| Answer» D. committees | |
| 35. |
How many Senators does each state have? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» A. 2 | |
| 36. |
In America, power to appoint judges to Federal court falls on: |
| A. | vice president |
| B. | chief justice |
| C. | president |
| D. | ambassadors |
| Answer» C. president | |
| 37. |
The power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a government action is called:- |
| A. | the court‟s decision |
| B. | the court‟s choice |
| C. | judicial review |
| D. | the court vote |
| Answer» C. judicial review | |
| 38. |
The American Supreme Court first asserted its power of Judicial Review in the case of: |
| A. | marbury vs. madison |
| B. | rowe vs. wade |
| C. | john vs. jack |
| D. | brawn vs. the board of education |
| Answer» A. marbury vs. madison | |
| 39. |
Which is the oldest Constitution in the world: |
| A. | india |
| B. | u.s.a. |
| C. | china |
| D. | britain |
| Answer» D. britain | |
| 40. |
The term of House of Commons is: |
| A. | 4 years |
| B. | 6 years |
| C. | 5 years |
| D. | 8 years |
| Answer» C. 5 years | |
| 41. |
Magna Carta was signed by: |
| A. | king john |
| B. | king macbeth |
| C. | king charles |
| D. | king richard |
| Answer» A. king john | |
| 42. |
The leader of the Cabinet of Britain is: |
| A. | king |
| B. | queen |
| C. | prime minister |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. prime minister | |
| 43. |
The Prime Minister of U.K. is elected for ____Year? |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» B. 5 | |
| 44. |
A member of House common must be at least____ year of age? |
| A. | 21 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 23 |
| D. | 27 |
| Answer» A. 21 | |
| 45. |
In U.K. the executive is responsible to the: |
| A. | prime minister |
| B. | legislature |
| C. | judiciary |
| D. | political party |
| Answer» B. legislature | |
| 46. |
The British Constitution is based on: |
| A. | written character |
| B. | convention-ridden |
| C. | the theory of separation of powers |
| D. | federal character |
| Answer» B. convention-ridden | |
| 47. |
The presiding officer of the House of common is: |
| A. | deputy speaker |
| B. | vice president |
| C. | speaker |
| D. | queen |
| Answer» C. speaker | |
| 48. |
The Residential place of the British Prime Minister is: |
| A. | 10 downing street |
| B. | red fort |
| C. | white house |
| D. | london palace |
| Answer» A. 10 downing street | |
| 49. |
The majority of the cabinet ministers are always from: |
| A. | the parliament |
| B. | house of lords |
| C. | house of commons |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. house of commons | |
| 50. |
The Key man in the British Cabinet is: |
| A. | the queen |
| B. | speaker |
| C. | prime minister |
| D. | deputy |
| Answer» C. prime minister | |
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