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161Political ScienceMedium

One of the essential conditions for the success of democracy is that the people should be:________?

ADevoted to social service

BWell versed in the game of politics

CEducated

DPropertied one

Correct answer

C. Educated

Explanation

The correct answer is Educated.

162Political ScienceMedium

Which one of the following statements is correct?

AThe legal sovereign in England is the Queen or the King

BThe legal sovereign in England is the Queen/King-in-Parliament

CThe legal sovereign in England is the People

DThe legal sovereign in England is the House of Commons

Correct answer

B. The legal sovereign in England is the Queen/King-in-Parliament

Explanation

The correct answer is The legal sovereign in England is the Queen/King-in-Parliament.

163Political ScienceMedium

Mr. Richard G. Gasey was made life peer in:________?

A1980

B1955

C1958

D1957

Correct answer

B. 1955

Explanation

The correct answer is 1955.

164Political ScienceMedium

People prefer to have a written constitution for various reasons. Which one of the reasons listed below is not correct?

ATo ensure a government which is comprehensible to the subjects

BTo reduce the possibility of arbitrary action

CTo educate the people in the art of government

DTo restrain the actions of the rulers to protect their rights

Correct answer

C. To educate the people in the art of government

Explanation

The correct answer is To educate the people in the art of government.

165Political ScienceMedium

Who believed that sovereignty extended to all individuals and associations living in the state?

AAristotle

BSt. Augustine

CBodin

DRousseau

Correct answer

C. Bodin

Explanation

The correct answer is Bodin.

166Political ScienceMedium

Property restrictions to vote or to hold office were abolished in:________?

A1835

B1840

C1845

D1850

Correct answer

C. 1845

Explanation

The correct answer is 1845.

167Political ScienceMedium

What was the 3rd Amendment in United States Constitution?

ATrial and Punishment

BSlavery Abolished

CRight to Bear Arm

DQuartering of Soldiers

Correct answer

A. Trial and Punishment

Explanation

The correct answer is Trial and Punishment.

168Political ScienceMedium

The members of the cabinet under a Presidential system of government:

AAre nominated by the head of state on the advice of Supreme Court

BAre taken from amongst persons who are not members of Parliament

CAre taken from the two houses of Parliament

DMay be taken from the popular house

Correct answer

B. Are taken from amongst persons who are not members of Parliament

Explanation

The correct answer is Are taken from amongst persons who are not members of Parliament.

169Political ScienceMedium

One of the followings is a basic feature of Pluralist concept of sovereignty:

AExclusiveness

BAbsoluteness

CInalienability

DDivisibility

Correct answer

D. Divisibility

Explanation

The correct answer is Divisibility.

170Political ScienceMedium

25th Amendment in United States Constitution was took place on:________?

A10th February 1968

B10th February 1969

CNone of these

D10th February 1967

Correct answer

D. 10th February 1967

Explanation

The correct answer is 10th February 1967.

Which one of the following statements is correct?

AThe legal sovereign in England is the Queen or the King

BThe legal sovereign in England is the Queen/King-in-Parliament

CThe legal sovereign in England is the People

DThe legal sovereign in England is the House of Commons

Correct answer

B. The legal sovereign in England is the Queen/King-in-Parliament

Explanation

The correct answer is The legal sovereign in England is the Queen/King-in-Parliament.

People prefer to have a written constitution for various reasons. Which one of the reasons listed below is not correct?

ATo ensure a government which is comprehensible to the subjects

BTo reduce the possibility of arbitrary action

CTo educate the people in the art of government

DTo restrain the actions of the rulers to protect their rights

Correct answer

C. To educate the people in the art of government

Explanation

The correct answer is To educate the people in the art of government.

The members of the cabinet under a Presidential system of government:

AAre nominated by the head of state on the advice of Supreme Court

BAre taken from amongst persons who are not members of Parliament

CAre taken from the two houses of Parliament

DMay be taken from the popular house

Correct answer

B. Are taken from amongst persons who are not members of Parliament

Explanation

The correct answer is Are taken from amongst persons who are not members of Parliament.