Parliamentary democracy MCQsBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025 30 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. : What is parliamentary democracy? (A) A system of government where the president holds all powers (B) A system of government where the executive branch is separate from the legislative branch (C) A system of government where the parliament is supreme and the executive branch derives its legitimacy from the legislature (D) A system of government where the judiciary has supreme authority 2. : Which country is often cited as the birthplace of parliamentary democracy? (A) France (B) United States (C) United Kingdom (D) Germany 3. : In a parliamentary democracy, who is typically the head of government? (A) President (B) Prime Minister (C) Monarch (D) Chief Justice 4. : What is the role of the parliament in a parliamentary democracy? (A) Implementing government policies (B) Making and passing laws (C) Representing the executive branch (D) Appointing judges 5. : What is the primary function of the executive branch in a parliamentary democracy? (A) Making laws (B) Enforcing laws (C) Interpreting laws (D) Reviewing laws 6. : In a parliamentary democracy, how is the head of government chosen? (A) Direct popular vote (B) Indirect election by the parliament (C) Appointment by the judiciary (D) Appointment by the military 7. : What is the term length for a prime minister in a parliamentary democracy? (A) 3 years (B) 4 years (C) 5 years (D) Depends on the constitution of the country 8. : Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of parliamentary democracy? (A) Separation of powers (B) Rule of law (C) Regular elections (D) Majority rule 9. : In a parliamentary democracy, who has the authority to call for early elections? (A) President (B) Prime Minister (C) Speaker of the Parliament (D) Judiciary 10. : What is the role of the opposition in a parliamentary democracy? (A) Implementing government policies (B) Holding the government accountable (C) Appointing ministers (D) Enforcing laws 11. : Which of the following countries does NOT have a parliamentary democracy? (A) Canada (B) Japan (C) United States (D) Australia 12. : In a parliamentary democracy, who has the power to dismiss the government? (A) President (B) Prime Minister (C) Monarch (D) Chief Justice 13. : What is the role of the cabinet in a parliamentary democracy? (A) Making laws (B) Enforcing laws (C) Advising the head of government (D) Reviewing laws 14. : Which of the following is NOT a function of parliament in a parliamentary democracy? (A) Making laws (B) Representing the people (C) Enforcing laws (D) Oversight of the government 15. : What is the term length for a member of parliament in a parliamentary democracy? (A) 3 years (B) 4 years (C) 5 years (D) 6 years 16. : In a parliamentary democracy, who has the power to dissolve the parliament? (A) President (B) Prime Minister (C) Speaker of the Parliament (D) Monarch 17. : What is the term length for a session of parliament in a parliamentary democracy? (A) 3 months (B) 6 months (C) 9 months (D) 1 year 18. : What is the role of the opposition leader in a parliamentary democracy? (A) Advising the Prime Minister (B) Leading the opposition party (C) Chairing parliamentary committees (D) Appointing ministers 19. : Which of the following is a feature of parliamentary democracy? (A) Limited government (B) Single-party rule (C) Bicameral legislature (D) Direct democracy 20. : In a parliamentary democracy, who has the authority to ratify treaties? (A) President (B) Prime Minister (C) Parliament (D) Judiciary 21. : What is the role of the judiciary in a parliamentary democracy? (A) Making laws (B) Enforcing laws (C) Interpreting laws (D) Advising the government 22. : Which of the following is a characteristic of parliamentary democracy? (A) Authoritarian rule (B) Minority rule (C) Majority rule (D) Dictatorship 23. : In a parliamentary democracy, who has the power to appoint ministers? (A) President (B) Prime Minister (C) Monarch (D) Speaker of the Parliament 24. : What is the significance of the vote of no confidence in a parliamentary democracy? (A) It removes the President from office (B) It removes the Prime Minister from office (C) It dissolves the parliament (D) It appoints a new Speaker of the Parliament 25. : What is the primary role of the Speaker of the Parliament in a parliamentary democracy? (A) Leading the government (B) Leading the opposition (C) Presiding over parliamentary proceedings (D) Appointing judges 26. : In a parliamentary democracy, who has the authority to declare a state of emergency? (A) Prime Minister (B) President (C) Chief Justice (D) Speaker of the Parliament 27. : What is the role of the Chief Whip in a parliamentary democracy? (A) Leading the government (B) Leading the opposition (C) Ensuring party discipline (D) Appointing ministers 28. : Which of the following is a principle of parliamentary democracy? (A) Rule of law (B) Rule of the majority (C) Rule of the minority (D) Rule of the monarch 29. : What is the purpose of the Question Hour in a parliamentary democracy? (A) Debate on legislative proposals (B) Scrutiny of government actions (C) Presentation of budget (D) Election of Speaker 30. : In a parliamentary democracy, what happens if the government loses a confidence vote? 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