The classical theory of democracy can be traced back to the writings of: __________?

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1. The origin of the constitutional governments can be traced back to: __________?

   A. The ancient Greek times B. The beginning of the twentieth century C. Middle-ages D. Eighteenth century...

2. 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...

3. 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...

4. The chief defect of the neo-Classical theory of development is: __________?

   A. It attaches too much importance to factors like political stability and attitude of the people B. It completely ignores factors like political stability and attitudes of people C. It refused to consider development as a gradual and continuous process D. It completely ignores the importance of interest as a factor in establishing equilibrium between...

5. The Pluralist theory of democracy is associated with __________?

   A. Barelson B. Sartori C. Presthus D. All the above three...

6. 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...

7. Specially for Plato’s writings referring to Socrates, it is not always clear which ideas brought forward by Socrates (or his friends) actually belonged to Socrates and which of these may have been new additions or elaborations by Plato- this is known as the:

   A. Socratic Problem B. Platoic Problem C. Soitic Problem D. Aristocratic Problem...

8. In Rousseau’s writings he argued for a humane and loving approach to children. How could his relationship with his own children be characterized?

   A. Loving and supportive B. He was childless C. Stormy at times but generally positive D. He placed the five children he produced with his mistress in orphanages...

9. Plato’s writings mostly take the form of _______ , in which knowledge is revealed as two characters ask and answer questions of each other:

   A. Dialogues B. Apology C. Both (a) & (b) D. None of these...

10. The earliest writings of Aristotle cover what subject?

    A. Astronomy B. Philosophy C. Physics D. Biology...