According to the Liberal thinkers the functions of the state should be: ________?

Related Mcqs:

1. The best exposition of the liberal nature of the functions of state was offered by: ________?

   A. John Locke
   B. Karl Marx
   C. T.H. Green
   D. None of the above

2. The best exposition of liberal concept of the nature and functions of the state is found in the writings of:

   A. Karl Marx
   B. John Locke
   C. Montesquieu
   D. Machiavelli

3. The nineteenth century liberal thinkers held that: ________________?

   A. Each law promotes individual liberty
   B. Each law restricts individual liberty
   C. There is no relationship between law and liberty
   D. Law is the first condition of liberty

4. The proletariat state according to Marxist thinkers is an instrument of: ________?

   A. Suppression of majority by the minority
   B. Suppression of minority by the majority
   C. Putting an end to all types of suppression
   D. Establishing cordial relations between various sections of society

5. The liberal thinkers of the nineteenth century were:

   A. Opposed to right to private property
   B. In favour of limited right to property only
   C. In favour of absolute right to private property
   D. In favour of equitable distribution property

6. Which one of the following thinkers emphasised the principles of adult franchise, representative government, freedom of press and frequent elections, which form the cornerstone of Liberal theory of democracy?

   A. J.S.Mill
   B. Locke
   C. Rousseau
   D. All the three

7. The compulsory functions of state imply the functions: __________?

   A. Which are performed by most of the states
   B. Which are performed by all states
   C. Which every state must perform to justify its existence
   D. Concerning the protection of life and property

8. Which of the following statements is the most convincing example of the liberal-democratic concept of welfare state: The state should seek to _________?

   A. Eradicate class conflicts by assuming direction and control over economic policies
   B. Provide for its citizens a minimum of material well being without destroying private initiative
   C. Provide for its citizens a maximum of material well-being so as to ensure reconciliation of partisan objectives
   D. Eradicate contradiction between political power and socio-economic justice

9. Which one of the following thinkers interpreted justice as allotment of functions to person in accordance with his ability and training?

   A. Aristotle
   B. Plto
   C. Barker
   D. Laski

10. Which one of the functions listed below falls in the category of compulsory functions?

    A. Regulation of trade and industry
    B. Protection of health and provision of medical relief
    C. Maintenance of civil and criminal courts
    D. Maintenance of works of public utility