A. The mob
B. The people
C. The politicians
D. The civil servants
Political Science Mcqs
Which one of the following is not true about socialist democracy of the Marxists?
A. In that there will be provision for recall
B. In that judiciary will be elected
C. In that judiciary will be nominated by the legislature
D. In that there will be no economic exploitation
E. It that welfare of the workers will be cared
Which one of the following is not true about Pluralist theory of democracy?
A. It attaches great importance to elections
B. It is opposed to holding frequent elections
C. It is of the view that elections help in knowing public opinion
D. It is opposed to concentration of power
E. It believes that political power should be divided in groups
Which of the following is not the characteristic of elitist theory of democracy?
A. The power is controlled by small group of people who enjoy social prestige
B. Elite group tries to protect the interests of all
C. Elite group is well organised
D. Elite groups protect each others interests
E. There is a continuous competition among elite groups
Who of the following believed that political freedom without economic democracy is a sham?
A. Individualists
B. Idealists
C. Utilitarian
D. Socialists
E. Fascists
Which of the following does not constitute an essential attribute of domocracy?
A. Freedom of speech
B. Freedom of association
C. Freedom of religion
D. Equality of property
E. Equality before law
Which of the following is not an essential element of political democracy?
A. Every adult citizen has right to take part in elections
B. Every adult citizen has a right to occupy and political office
C. Every citizen has equality before law
D. Every citizen has a right to criticise government
E. Every citizen has a right to work
According to Mosca main reason for controlling power by elite group in democracy is:
A. That they are rich
B. That they are educated
C. That they have influence in the masses
D. That they have control over economic activity
E. That they are an organised minority
Which of the following is not true about Pareto’s views about democracy?
A. The society is divided between the upper and lower stratas
B. There are governing and non-governing elites in society
C. The people are the real sovereign in society
D. Governing elites are very capable people
E. The elites run and govern democracy
Which of the following is correct definition of democracy?
A. In it people are sovereign
B. In it working classes govern
C. In it rich and poor cooperate really with each other
D. In it propertied adults have right to elect their representatives