Political science quiz

Which of the following is an example of a direct democracy?

• A) The United States presidential election system

• B) A town hall meeting where citizens vote on local policies

• C) The British parliamentary system

• D) The Chinese communist party selecting its leaders

Who is considered the head of state in a parliamentary democracy?

• A) Prime Minister

• B) President

• C) Monarch

• D) Chief Justice

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

• A) Right to Freedom of Speech

• B) Right to Education

• C) Right to Property

• D) Right to Equality

Which of the following is a feature of a federal form of government?

• A) Concentration of power at the center

• B) Single-tier government structure

• C) Division of powers between central and regional authorities

• D) Absence of a written constitution

In which type of electoral system does the candidate with the highest number of votes win, regardless of the percentage of votes received?

• A) Proportional Representation

• B) First Past the Post

• C) Mixed-Member Proportional

• D) Preferential Voting

What is the term used to describe the process of redrawing electoral boundaries to ensure equal representation?

• Gerrymandering

• B) Delimitation

• C) Reservation

• D) Suffrage

Which of the following is an example of a non-governmental organization (NGO)

• A) World Bank

• B) United Nations

• C) Amnesty International

• D) International Monetary Fund

What is the main purpose of the United Nations?

• A) Promoting international trade

• B) Maintaining global peace and security

• C) Enforcing world laws

• D) Providing humanitarian aid

Who has the power to declare a law unconstitutional in a democratic country?

• A) Executive

• B) Legislature

• C) Judiciary

• D) President

What is the primary function of the judiciary in a democracy?

• A) Enacting laws

• B) Implementing policies

• C) Interpreting laws

• D) Conducting elections