Political Science Mcqs
One of the important advantages of democracy is that: ___________?

A. The people get political education
B. There is considerable secrecy in it
C. There is place for high quality people
D. In it quick decisions are taken

Which one of the following thinkers is connected with the Elitist theory?

A. Vilfredo pareto
B. Mosca
C. Robert michels
D. All the three

Who of the following thinkers tried to combine the elitist theory with Marxism?

A. Robert michels
B. James burham
C. Vilfredo pareto
D. None of the above

The Elitist theory holds that the power is always concentrated in the hands of: _________?

A. Priestly class
B. Military class
C. Civil servants
D. A small group of elites

The elitist theory believes in leaving the formulation and implementation of policy in the hands of: _________?

A. Elected representatives of the people
B. Permanent civil servants
C. An elite class
D. A body composed of all the above three

The Pluralist theory of democracy is associated with __________?

A. Barelson
B. Sartori
C. Presthus
D. All the above three

The Pluralist theory of democracy holds that:

A. The state is the source of all authority and all groups draw from it
B. The power in society is shared by the government and other groups
C. Political power cannot be divided among various groups, associations etc.
D. None of the above

The Pluralist theory of democracy is: ______________?

A. Against separation of powers
B. Against periodical elections
C. In favour of elections because they help in gauging public opinion
D. Against decentralisation of authority

The Economic aspects of democracy have been emphasised by constitutionality of laws enacted by ___________?

A. Liberal theory of democracy
B. Marxian theory of democracy
C. Both marxian and liberal
D. Theories of democracy

The Elitist theory of democracy rejects the view that:

A. Democracy is a rule of the majority
B. Democracy is a government by a select group of people
C. Democracy is the best form of government
D. In democracy the moral worth of the individual is recognized