Political Science Mcqs
The head of the executive under a Presidential system is representative in so far as _________________?

A. He is an elected representative of the people
B. He can address the people whenever he chooses
C. People can approach him any time
D. He consults the elected representatives of the people on all important national issues

In Presidential Government: ____________________?

A. President is the head of state
B. The executive is subordinate to the legislature
C. The legislature is subordianate to the executive
D. The legislature and executive are independent of each other

The head of the state under Presidential system enjoys:

A. Nominal powers
B. Real powers
C. Dictatorial powers
D. No powers

President under Presidential system is head of: _____________?

A. State
B. Government
C. State as well as government
D. None of the above

In Presidential system of government, the head of the state:

A. Cannot be removed by the legislature
B. Can be easily removed by the legislature
C. Can be removed by the legislature through a very difficult process
D. None of the above

The members of the Cabinet under Presidential System:

A. Play an important role in initiating legislation
B. Do not play any role in legislation because they are not members of legislature
C. Can paly an effective role in legislation only when the same party enjoys majority in the legislature to which the president belongs
D. None of the above

The Presidential government operates on the principle of: ________________?

A. Separation of powers
B. Division of powers
C. Fusion of powers
D. Centralization of powers

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

A. Are taken from the two houses of parliament
B. Are taken from amongst persons who are not members of parliament
C. May be taken from the popular house
D. Are nominated by the head of state on the advice of supreme court

The executive under Presidential government:

A. Enjoys a fixed tenure
B. Holds office during pleasure of the legislature
C. Holds office during the pleasure of the king
D. Holds office during the pleasure of party bosses