A. It is collection of principles or laws which enjoy special sanctity
B. It determines the structure of the main organs of government and distribution of sovereign power between various authorities
C. It generally contains a statement of objectives
D. None of the above
Political Science Mcqs
A constitutional government means:
A. An arbitrary government with a despotic ruler
B. A government limited by the terms of the constitution
C. A government in which the head of the state enjoys very nominal powers
D. A government which is not subject to any restraints
The development of constitution can take place in a number of ways. Some of the methods are given below, but one of them has been wrongly indicated. Tick the same:
A. Through formal amendment
B. Through the conventions
C. Through judicial interpretation
D. Through plebiscite
Which one of the followings is not an essential feature of an ideal constitution?
A. A chapter of Fundamental Rights
B. A suitable amending procedure
C. Clear provisions regarding structure of government
D. Structure and functions of political parties
People prefer to have a written constitution for various reasons. Which one of the reasons listed below is not correct?
A. To restrain the actions of the rulers to protect their rights
B. To reduce the possibility of arbitrary action
C. To ensure a government which is comprehensible to the subjects
D. To educate the people in the art of government
An unwritten constitution differs from written constitution in so far as it is:
A. Wholly unwritten
B. Adopted after obtaining sanction of the people
C. Very brief
D. Not adopted by a formal constituent body
In a country with a written constitution the constitution is:
A. Inferior to the laws of the Parliament
B. Superior to the laws of the Parliament
C. At par with the laws of the Parliament
D. None of these
Who expressed the view that the British Constitution does not exist?
A. De Tocqueville
B. Hamilton
C. Herman Finer
D. C.F. Strong
An unwritten constitution is:
A. Wholly unwritten
B. Mostly unwritten
C. Contains only some unwritten portions
D. Declared as unwritten by the constituent Assembly
Which one of the following is not an essential feature of a good constitution?
A. Comprehensiveness
B. Written character
C. Flexibility
D. Independence of judiciary