Parliamentary democracy MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025

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?
(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