Political Science Mcqs
Democracy is rule of: __________?

A. Voters
B. People
C. Members of parliament
D. Political

Democracy as a system of government is based on the principle of: _________?

A. Majority rule
B. Absolute liberty
C. End justifies the means
D. Quality rule

Democracy as a system of government:

A. Is a panacea for all political evils
B. Is a perfect government
C. Has its merits as well as demerits
D. Is fact declining

Which one of the following statements is not correct? The successful working of democracy depends on:

A. Presence of political parties based on political and economic principles
B. Presence of educated electorate
C. Presence of a strong propertied class
D. Presence of a vigorous system of local government

Which one of the following points given below as merits of democracy has been wrongly listed?

A. Democracy promotes general welfare
B. Democracy averts revolutions
C. Democracy leads to frequent changes in the policy of government
D. Democracy promotes patriotism

Which one of the following conditions essential for the smooth working of democracy has been wrongly listed?

A. Universal suffrage
B. Free elections
C. Minority rule
D. Presence of opposition

Direct democracy is not possible in modern times because:

A. People are indifferent towards the affairs of state
B. Political parties are opposed to it
C. Propertied classes are opposed to it
D. Of the practical difficulties posed by the size and population of modem states

Plebiscite is a device of democracy used for:

A. Enactment of laws
B. Ascertaining the views of people on a policy matter of public importance
C. Appointment of civil servants
D. Appointment of judges

Initiative is a device of direct democracy, which confers a right on the people:

A. To suggest candidates for appointment to various offices
B. To suggest legislative measures which the legislature is not enacting
C. To reject the laws passed b the legislature
D. To seek judicial opinion regarding the constitutionality of laws enacted by the legislature