Which one of the following ancient thinkers regarded democracy as a perverted form of government?
A. Plato
B. Socrates
C. Aristotle
D. Cicaro
Political Science Mcqs
The two forms of democracy are: __________?
The two forms of democracy are: __________?
A. Parliamentary and Presidential
B. Direct and indirect
C. Monarchical and Republican
D. None of These
Who said, “Democracy is merely a mechanism for choosing and authorising governments or in some other way getting laws and political decision made.”
Who said, “Democracy is merely a mechanism for choosing and authorising governments or in some other way getting laws and political decision made.”
A. Macpherson
B. J.S.Mill
C. Joseph Schumpeter
D. Lipset
The concept of tyranny of majority in democracy is advocated by: __________?
The concept of tyranny of majority in democracy is advocated by: __________?
A. Green
B. J.S.Mill
C. Thomas Paine
D. De Tocqueville
Democracy is distinguished from dictatorship by the fact that
Democracy is distinguished from dictatorship by the fact that
A. It aims at the material good of the people
B. It ensures social justice
C. It guarantees civil and political rights
D. It is responsive to the will of the people
Which one of the following theories of democracy accords high priority to the political rights of citizens
Which one of the following theories of democracy accords high priority to the political rights of citizens
A. Pluralist Theory of Democracy
B. Elitist Theory of Democracy
C. Marxist Theory of Democracy
D. Liberal Theory of Democracy
E. All the above
Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Liberal Democracy?
Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Liberal Democracy?
A. Party system
B. Periodic Elections
C. Fundamental Rights
D. Democratic Centralism
Which theory of democracy attaches great importance to economic rights of citizens?
Which theory of democracy attaches great importance to economic rights of citizens?
A. Marxist Theory
B. Elitist theory
C. Pluralist Theory
D. All the above
The Elitist theory of democracy rejects the view that:
The Elitist theory of democracy rejects the view that:
A. Democracy is a rule of the majority
B. Democracy is a government by a select group of people
C. Democracy is the best form of government
D. In Democracy the moral worth of the individual is recognized
The Economic aspects of democracy have been emphasised by constitutionality of laws enacted by ___________?
The Economic aspects of democracy have been emphasised by constitutionality of laws enacted by ___________?
A. Liberal Theory of Democracy
B. Marxian Theory of Democracy
C. Both Marxian and Liberal
D. Theories of Democracy