“The electorate in modem times has virtually become an organ of the government”, with which of the following writers the above statement is associated

Related Mcqs:

1. “Really I think that the poorest he that is in England bath a life, as the greatest he, and therefore truly, sir, I think it is clear that every man that is to live under a government ought first by his own consent to put himself under the government, and I do think that the poorest ram in England is not at all bound in a strict sense to the Government that he bath not had a voice to put himself under”. The statement argues for

   A. Rule according to the consent of the governed
   B. Rule of the poor
   C. Expropriation of the rich
   D. Distribution of wealth equally to all

2. “Liberty therefore, is never real unless the Government can be called to account when it invades rights.” (Laski)
   Which one of the following is the just justification to the above statement?
   

   A. It the realisation of that the government can be brought to book in a court of law
   B. In identifying a man as a political unit in a way which distinguishes him from other citizens
   C. In a decentralized society wherein the basic needs of men can find satisfaction
   D. In the understanding that liberty and restraints are complementary

3. Which of the following is true about the terms ‘electorate’?

   A. A voter who is required to elect his representative
   B. An area from where representative is to be elected
   C. The body of persons elected
   D. Method of election used to elect a representative

4. “The executive is crippled by not getting the laws it needs, and the legislature is spoiled by having to ad without responsibility, the Executive becomes unfit for its name, since it cannot execute what it decides on; the legislature is demoralized by liberty by taking decisions for which others (and not itslef) will suffer the effects.” About which form of government has Bagehot talked in the above statement.

   A. Parliamentary
   B. Presidential
   C. Unitary
   D. Federal

5. Separate communal electorate systems aimed at securing the interest of:__________?

   A. Scheduled castes
   B. Religious minorities
   C. Scheduled tribes
   D. None of These

6. Under joint electorate system:

   A. Each community is given seqpaate representation
   B. Seats are reserved for each caste
   C. Seats are reserved for each function
   D. There is no reservation of seats for anyone

7. Joint electorate system means:

   A. Where men and women are allowed to vote together
   B. Where people of all religions are allowed to vote together
   C. Where voters belonging to all categories, castes and religion vote together
   D. Where only women are allowed to vote together

8. Electorate means:

   A. The body of voters
   B. The elected representatives of people
   C. The nominated members of parliament
   D. The candidates who actually contest the elections

9. Joint Electorate is a system in which:

   A. Seats are reserved for various condidate is returned unopposed interests
   B. There is no reservation of seats for of candidates may contest but only anyone
   C. Elections are held simulaneously for the central and state legislatures
   D. None of These

10. In single party system the organ of Government whose importance increases is:

    A. Executive
    B. Judiciary
    C. Legislature
    D. Tribunals