This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Overview > Basics > Political Science – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Science Quiz 2 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What term refers to a system where each branch of government can limit the power of the other two branches to keep them equal in power? A) Federalism. B) Bill of Rights. C) Checks and Balances. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Checks and Balances. 2. This party believes that the best government is a SMALL government that does not interfere in people's affairs ..... A) Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 3. Branch referred to as the "Administration." A) Executive. B) Legislative. C) Judicial. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Executive. 4. Law goes into effect after it is sent to a federal agency for rule-making. A) President signs a law. B) Veto. C) Law is passed w/o the President. D) Pocket Veto. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) President signs a law. 5. Which of the following is not a feature of Indian parliamentary system? A) Majority party power. B) Presence of Actual Executive and Nominal Executive. C) Appointment of Executive to the Legislature. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 6. Which of the following is an example of Congress checking the power of the president A) Conducting oversight of executive agencies. B) Issuing a joint resoultion. C) Proposing and amendment to the Constitution. D) Negotiatin treaties with foreign contries. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conducting oversight of executive agencies. 7. Branch given the power of Issuing Executive Orders A) Executive. B) Legislative. C) Judicial. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Executive. 8. What is the meaning of the phrase below:to set the stage A) To take action without legal authority or permission. B) A limited period of time during which an opportunity exists. C) To shift responsibility or blame onto someone else. D) To prepare for something or create the necessary conditions for it to happen. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To prepare for something or create the necessary conditions for it to happen. 9. Which form of government requires all citizens to take part in politics? A) Monarchy. B) Dictatorship. C) One-party government. D) Democracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Democracy. 10. Which federal institution oversees the implementation of Constitutional provisions and procedures? A) Legislature. B) Executive. C) Judiciary. D) Cabinet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Executive. 11. Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that the Supreme Court of India shall be a Court of Record: A) Article 125. B) Article 128. C) Article 129. D) Article 126. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Article 129. 12. The main point about a democracy is that the power ultimately rests with ..... A) The elected representatives. B) The delegates. C) The religious leaders. D) The people. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The people. 13. In USA The form of government is A) Parliamentary. B) Presidential. C) Absolute monarchy. D) Limited monarchy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Presidential. 14. The member of state commission can be removed by the A) Governor on a report by the Supreme court. B) Governor on a resolution passed by Parliament. C) President on a report by the Supreme court. D) President on a resolution passed by the Parliament. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) President on a report by the Supreme court. 15. What is the retirement age of Supreme Court Judge? A) 60. B) 62. C) 65. D) 70. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 65. 16. One of the problems that face monarchy is the succession A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 17. The concept of a "nation-state" refers to: A) A state with a weak military. B) A state with multiple ethnic groups. C) A state with a homogeneous population. D) A state with no formal government. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A state with a homogeneous population. 18. In dealing with power sharing, which one of the following is NOT correct about democracy? A) People are the source of all political power. B) In a democracy, people rules themselves through institutions of self governance. C) In a democracy, due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in society. D) In a democracy, if the power to decide is dispersed, it is not possible to take quick decisions and enforce them. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In a democracy, if the power to decide is dispersed, it is not possible to take quick decisions and enforce them. 19. When was the slogan Garibi Hatao was given by Congress? A) Lok Sabha Elections of 1785. B) State assembly elections of 1783. C) Lok Sabha Elections of 1971. D) Lok Sabha Elections of 2015. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lok Sabha Elections of 1971. 20. When was the Belgrade conference, the First NAM Summit, held? A) 1961. B) 1951. C) 1955. D) 1966. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1961. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesOverview QuizzesPolitical Science Quiz 1Political Science Quiz 3Political Science Quiz 4Political Science Quiz 5Political Science Quiz 6Political Science Quiz 7Political Science Quiz 8Political Science Quiz 9Political Science Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books