Polity Practice Quiz 15

Q1.In modern democracies, the distribution of power among the legislature, executive, and judiciary is known as what type of power sharing?

A. Vertical distribution of power B. Horizontal distribution of power C. Federal distribution of power D. Decentralized distribution of power

Q2.What is the primary purpose of the horizontal distribution of power among different organs of government?

A. To centralize all decision-making authority B. To ensure that no single organ can exercise unlimited power C. To accelerate the process of law enforcement D. To allow for quick decisions in emergencies

Q3.The arrangement where each organ of government checks the others, leading to a balance of power among various institutions, is referred to as what?

A. Unitary system B. Federal system C. System of checks and balances D. Parliamentary system

Q4.In the context of the system of checks and balances, what power do judges possess regarding the executive and legislature?

A. They can appoint executive officials and legislators. B. They can veto laws passed by the legislature directly. C. They can check the functioning of the executive or laws made by the legislatures. D. They are solely responsible for drafting new laws.

Q5.What is a general government for the entire country usually called?

A. Unitary government B. Provincial government C. Federal government D. Regional government

Q6.In India, how is the general government for the entire country referred to?

A. State Government B. Central or Union Government C. Local Self-Government D. Autonomous Regional Council

Q7.The idea of power-sharing emerged in opposition to which traditional notion?

A. The belief in absolute monarchy B. The notion of undivided political power C. The concept of direct democracy D. The principle of judicial review

Q8.For a long time, what was the prevailing belief regarding the concentration of governmental power?

A. Power should be distributed among various social groups. B. All power of a government must reside in one person or group of persons located at one place. C. Power should be decentralized to local self-governments. D. Power must be shared equally among all citizens.

Q9.What was the concern associated with dispersed power, according to older notions?

A. It would lead to corruption and inefficiency. B. It would make it difficult to take quick decisions and enforce them. C. It would undermine the authority of the central government. D. It would promote regional disparities.

Q10.What is identified as one basic principle of democracy in the provided text?

A. The government must be led by a single, powerful leader. B. People are the source of all political power. C. Economic equality is the highest goal. D. Military strength ensures national security.

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Polity Practice Quiz 15