Political Process and Governance MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 6, 2024

  1. What is the primary purpose of political governance?
    a) To regulate economic markets
    b) To provide a framework for making and enforcing laws and policies
    c) To promote cultural heritage
    d) To oversee educational institutions
    Answer: b) To provide a framework for making and enforcing laws and policies
  2. Which term refers to a political system in which power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group?
    a) Democracy
    b) Oligarchy
    c) Monarchy
    d) Totalitarianism
    Answer: d) Totalitarianism
  3. What does ‘political participation’ refer to?
    a) The act of studying political theories
    b) The involvement of citizens in the political process, such as voting, campaigning, or civic engagement
    c) The process of drafting legislative documents
    d) The administration of government policies
    Answer: b) The involvement of citizens in the political process, such as voting, campaigning, or civic engagement
  4. Which concept refers to a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and regional entities?
    a) Unitary system
    b) Federal system
    c) Confederal system
    d) Authoritarian system
    Answer: b) Federal system
  5. What is a ‘political party’?
    a) An organization that conducts economic research
    b) A group of individuals with similar political views and goals who seek to gain and exercise political power
    c) A legal body responsible for interpreting laws
    d) A unit within the military
    Answer: b) A group of individuals with similar political views and goals who seek to gain and exercise political power
  6. Which term describes a system where the government is elected by the people, and power is vested in elected representatives?
    a) Autocracy
    b) Theocracy
    c) Republic
    d) Feudalism
    Answer: c) Republic
  7. What does ‘separation of powers’ mean in the context of governance?
    a) The distribution of government functions into different branches to prevent abuse of power
    b) The allocation of government funds across various sectors
    c) The delegation of executive powers to regional authorities
    d) The integration of various political parties into a coalition
    Answer: a) The distribution of government functions into different branches to prevent abuse of power
  8. Which principle is central to democratic governance and involves holding elected officials accountable to the public?
    a) Federalism
    b) Rule of law
    c) Separation of powers
    d) Transparency
    Answer: d) Transparency
  9. What does ‘judicial review’ refer to in a political system?
    a) The process by which the executive branch enforces laws
    b) The power of the judiciary to examine and invalidate actions or laws that are unconstitutional
    c) The process of creating new legislation
    d) The appointment of judges to the Supreme Court
    Answer: b) The power of the judiciary to examine and invalidate actions or laws that are unconstitutional
  10. What is the role of a ‘legislature’ in a democratic system?
    a) To interpret and apply laws
    b) To execute and enforce laws
    c) To create and pass laws
    d) To mediate conflicts between branches of government
    Answer: c) To create and pass laws

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