The concept of ‘power elite’ is connected with:
A. Pareto
B. Mosca
C. C. Wright Mills
D. James Burham
Political Science Mcqs
The exponents of elitist theory
The exponents of elitist theory
A. Believe in political equality
B. Believe in equality between ruler and ruled
C. Do not believe in equality between ruler and ruled
D. Believe in all the above three principles
Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as a feature of the Elitist theory of democracy?
Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as a feature of the Elitist theory of democracy?
A. The positions of control and decision-making mechanism in the political system are always occupied by a small group of individuals
B. There is no competition and adjustment among the various elite groups existing in a society
C. The elite groups are well-organised
D. The elite group generally tries to protect its own interests
Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Marxian democracy?
Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Marxian democracy?
A. It stands for popular control over the means of production and distribution
B. It lays emphasis on economic freedom
C. It shall work on the basis of decisions taken through consensus
D. It should work through representative Parliaments
Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as a feature of Marxian democracy?
Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as a feature of Marxian democracy?
A. Provision for recall of the representatives
B. Elected Judiciary
C. Dominant role of leaders in preserving the system
D. Emphasis on political freedom
There are a number of devices of direct democracy. The two most popular of these devices are:
There are a number of devices of direct democracy. The two most popular of these devices are:
A. Referendum and initiative
B. Elections and Political Parties
C. Political Parties and Press
D. Landsgemeinde and Parliament
Landsgemeinde is a device, which enables:
Landsgemeinde is a device, which enables:
A. The people to recall their representatives if they do not act according to their wishes
B. The adult citizens to take direct part in the solution to the affairs facing their area
C. The local self-government institutions to work efficiently
D. The people to remove the corrupt judges
Referendum is a device of direct democracy, which authorises the people:
Referendum is a device of direct democracy, which authorises the people:
A. To direct the Legislature to enact laws desired by them
B. To demand reference of laws passed by the legislature to people
C. To refer the bill to the Court to ascertain its constitutional validity
D. To request the head of the state to withhold signature on the bill passed bythe legislature
Initiative is a device of direct democracy, which confers a right on the people:
Initiative is a device of direct democracy, which confers a right on the people:
A. To suggest candidates for appointment to various offices
B. To suggest legislative measures which the legislature is not enacting
C. To reject the laws passed b the legislature
D. To seek judicial opinion regarding the constitutionality of laws enacted by the legislature
Plebiscite is a device of democracy used for:
Plebiscite is a device of democracy used for:
A. Enactment of laws
B. Ascertaining the views of people on a policy matter of public importance
C. Appointment of civil servants
D. Appointment of judges