Polity Practice Quiz 119

Q1.What happens when a large number of people feel a wrong law has been passed?

A. The law is automatically repealed B. There is pressure on Parliament to change the law C. The Supreme Court cancels the law immediately D. The President issues an ordinance

Q2.What power does the court have regarding laws that do not adhere to the Constitution?

A. The court can only suggest changes B. The court has the power to modify or cancel such laws C. The court can send the law back to Parliament for review D. The court can impose a fine on Parliament

Q3.What is the significance of citizens' voice in the law-making process?

A. It is a crucial element at every stage from establishing the need for a new law to its being passed B. It is only important after a law is passed C. It is not important because Parliament makes laws independently D. It is only important during elections

Q4.How can citizens express their unwillingness to accept repressive laws in a democracy?

A. By voting in the next election only B. By protesting, campaigning, and showing solidarity C. By ignoring the law D. By moving to another country

Q5.In the context of the chapter, what does 'approval' refer to?

A. Formal consent through elected representatives and continued trust of the people B. Only the formal consent of Parliament C. Only the people's trust in the government D. The approval of laws by the President

Q6.What is a 'coalition' as described in the chapter?

A. A permanent alliance of political parties B. A temporary alliance of groups or parties formed after elections when no party has a clear majority C. A single-party government D. An alliance of parties before elections

Q7.According to the chapter, what does 'criticise' mean in the context of citizens' role?

A. To approve of government actions B. To find fault with or disapprove of the functioning of government C. To ignore government policies D. To support all government decisions

Q8.What does the chapter say about the role of citizens after electing representatives?

A. Citizens' role ends with voting B. Citizens should use newspapers and media to chart MPs' work and criticise when required C. Citizens should only support the government D. Citizens should not interfere in parliamentary functions

Q9.What helps Parliament perform its representative functions properly?

A. The number of MPs B. The extent, involvement and enthusiasm of the people C. The decisions of the Speaker D. The laws passed by the government

Q10.What was the year of the Sedition Act mentioned in the text?

A. 1870 B. 1909 C. 1919 D. 1947

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Polity Practice Quiz 119