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
Answer: c) A system of government where the parliament is supreme and the executive branch derives its legitimacy from the legislature
2. Which country is often cited as the birthplace of parliamentary democracy? a) France
b) United States
c) United Kingdom
d) Germany
Answer: c) United Kingdom
3. In a parliamentary democracy, who is typically the head of government? a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Monarch
d) Chief Justice
Answer: b) Prime Minister
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
Answer: b) Making and passing laws
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
Answer: b) Enforcing 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
Answer: b) Indirect election by the parliament
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
Answer: 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
Answer: a) Separation of powers
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
Answer: b) Prime Minister
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
Answer: b) Holding the government accountable
11. Which of the following countries does NOT have a parliamentary democracy? a) Canada
b) Japan
c) United States
d) Australia
Answer: c) United States
12. In a parliamentary democracy, who has the power to dismiss the government? a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Monarch
d) Chief Justice
Answer: c) Monarch
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
Answer: c) Advising the head of government
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
Answer: c) Enforcing laws
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
Answer: c) 5 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
Answer: b) Prime Minister
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
Answer: 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
Answer: b) Leading the opposition party
19. Which of the following is a feature of parliamentary democracy? a) Limited government
b) Single-party rule
c) Bicameral legislature
d) Direct democracy
Answer: c) Bicameral legislature
20. In a parliamentary democracy, who has the authority to ratify treaties? a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Parliament
d) Judiciary
Answer: c) Parliament
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
Answer: c) Interpreting laws
22. Which of the following is a characteristic of parliamentary democracy? a) Authoritarian rule
b) Minority rule
c) Majority rule
d) Dictatorship
Answer: c) Majority rule
23. In a parliamentary democracy, who has the power to appoint ministers? a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Monarch
d) Speaker of the Parliament
Answer: b) Prime Minister
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
Answer: b) It removes the Prime Minister from office
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
Answer: c) Presiding over parliamentary proceedings
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
Answer: b) President
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
Answer: c) Ensuring party discipline
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
Answer: b) Rule of the majority
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
Answer: b) Scrutiny of government actions
30. In a parliamentary democracy, what happens if the government loses a confidence vote? a) Prime Minister resigns
b) President dissolves the parliament
c) Judiciary appoints a new government
d) Speaker of the Parliament becomes the new Prime Minister