Polity Practice Quiz 16

Q1.In a democracy, how do people primarily rule themselves?

A. Through direct participation in all governmental decisions. B. Through institutions of self-government. C. Through a powerful, centralized executive. D. Through a system of hereditary leadership.

Q2.What characteristic is attributed to a good democratic government regarding diverse groups and views?

A. It suppresses diverse views to maintain unity. B. It gives due respect to diverse groups and views that exist in a society. C. It prioritizes the views of the majority only. D. It allows only government-approved views to be expressed.

Q3.In India, what term is used for the system of government at the regional level, which is an example of power-sharing?

A. Central Governments B. State Governments C. Local Governments D. Union Territories

Q4.What is a key characteristic of countries, like India, that have different levels of government?

A. The President holds all legislative powers. B. The military dictates governmental powers. C. The constitution clearly defines the powers of different government levels. D. Power is concentrated in a single, supreme body.

Q5.Which of the following countries adopted the federal division of power, as mentioned in the context of power-sharing?

A. Sri Lanka B. India C. Belgium D. Pakistan

Q6.What is the term used to describe the division of powers involving higher and lower levels of government?

A. Horizontal division of power B. Lateral division of power C. Vertical division of power D. Concentric division of power

Q7.Which of the following are examples of levels of government lower than the State government, to which the principle of power division can be extended?

A. Parliament and Assemblies B. Municipality and Panchayat C. Central Secretariat and Ministries D. High Courts and Supreme Court

Q8.Besides different levels of government, among which other groups can power be shared in a democracy?

A. Only political parties B. Only economic organizations C. Different social groups, such as religious and linguistic groups D. Only military factions

Q9.Which country provides a good example of 'Community government' as a power-sharing arrangement among different social groups?

A. Sri Lanka B. India C. Belgium D. United States

Q10.In India, what system is in place to give space in government and administration to diverse social groups, as studied in the context of power-sharing?

A. Direct elections for all posts B. System of 'reserved constituencies' C. Appointment by nomination only D. Merit-based selection without reservation

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Polity Practice Quiz 16