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
Political Science Mcqs
The nineteenth century liberal thinkers held that: ________________?
The nineteenth century liberal thinkers held that: ________________?
A. Each law promotes individual liberty
B. Each law restricts individual liberty
C. There is no relationship between law and liberty
D. Law is the first condition of liberty
The view that “State comes into existence for the sake of life and continues for the sake of good life” was expressed by:
The view that “State comes into existence for the sake of life and continues for the sake of good life” was expressed by:
A. Plato
B. Aristotle
C. Bentham
D. Idealists
Which of the following can be called a secular state namely which:
Which of the following can be called a secular state namely which:
A. Is anti-religious
B. Is irreligious
C. Declares all religions as state religions
D. Does not distinguish people on the basis of religion
One of the compulsory functions of the state is to: _________?
One of the compulsory functions of the state is to: _________?
A. Defend the people from outside aggression
B. Regulate working hours of workers
C. To spread education
D. To maintain good transport system
E. To help in the growth of knowledge
A modern state is expected:
A modern state is expected:
A. To ensure that citizens have healthy relations
B. Not to bother about individual’s mutual relations
C. Least interfere in individual’s mutual relationship
D. None of the above
Which of the following is not the optional function of the state?
Which of the following is not the optional function of the state?
A. Maintenance of diplomatic relations
B. Spread of education
C. Provide scholoarships for brilliant students
D. To maintain good postal system
E. To open employment exchanges
Which one of the following is not compulsory function of state?
Which one of the following is not compulsory function of state?
A. Enacting a constitution for the people
B. Specifying rights and duties of the people
C. Maintaining armed forces
D. Regulation of labour laws
E. Awarding of pubishment for crimes
In our times distinction between compulsory and optional functions:
In our times distinction between compulsory and optional functions:
A. Has consiiderably widened
B. Has remained as it was
C. Has altogether come to an end
D. Has considerably narrowed down
Which is the greatest limitation on the authority of the state?
Which is the greatest limitation on the authority of the state?
A. Disruption of transport system
B. Disruption of consumption system
C. Sovereign will of the people
D. Slow land reform system