A. Enactment of laws
B. Ascertaining the views of people on a policy matter of public importance
C. Appointment of civil servants
D. Appointment of judges
Related Mcqs:
- Initiative is a device of direct democracy, which confers a right on the people:
A. To suggest candidates for appointment to various offices
B. To suggest legislative measures which the legislature is not enacting
C. To reject the laws passed b the legislature
D. To seek judicial opinion regarding the constitutionality of laws enacted by the legislature - Referendum is a device of direct democracy, which authorises the people:
A. To direct the Legislature to enact laws desired by them
B. To demand reference of laws passed by the legislature to people
C. To refer the bill to the Court to ascertain its constitutional validity
D. To request the head of the state to withhold signature on the bill passed bythe legislature - Who defined democracy saying that ‘democracy is a form of Government in which will of the majority of the qualified persons rules’?
A. Dicey
B. Bryce
C. Leacock
D. Woodrow Wilson
E. Lincoln - In democracy public opinion is necessary. Which of the following is true about the meaning public opinion in democracy?
A. It means majority opinion
B. It means unanimous opinion
C. It means opinion of intelligent people in the society
D. It means opinion of dominant sections based on common good - Landsgemeinde is a device, which enables:
A. The people to recall their representatives if they do not act according to their wishes
B. The adult citizens to take direct part in the solution to the affairs facing their area
C. The local self-government institutions to work efficiently
D. The people to remove the corrupt judges - Which theory of democracy attaches great importance to economic rights of citizens?
A. Marxist Theory
B. Elitist theory
C. Pluralist Theory
D. All the above - Democracy as a system of government:
A. Is a panacea for all political evils
B. Is a perfect government
C. Has its merits as well as demerits
D. Is fact declining - The two basic principles of liberal theory of democracy, which were emphasised by Locke, were:
A. Universal adult franchise and right to property
B. Woman suffrage and secret ballot
C. Popular sovereignty and constitutional government
D. Natural Rights and Representative Democracy - The democracy can function successfully in a country:
A. Which is big in size
B. Which is small in size and population
C. Which is big in size and population
D. Which has hot climate - Which of the following is not the characteristic of elitist theory of democracy?
A. The power is controlled by small group of people who enjoy social prestige
B. Elite group tries to protect the interests of all
C. Elite group is well organised
D. Elite groups protect each others interests
E. There is a continuous competition among elite groups
