Indian Politics Questions

Q:

In a confederal system of government, power is

A) with States B) with Central
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) with States

Explanation:

Government can be classified in three manners:

(1) who participates,

(2) geographic distribution of power, and

(3) legislative/executive relationship.

 

Who can participate is generally broken down into two forms of government,

democracy or dictatorship

 

While the legislative/executive relationship is broken down into

presidential or parliamentary

 

The geographic distribution of power is broken down into unitary, federal, and confederation (confederal).


Confederal System of Government ::

A system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government.

 

Today, no nation follows a confederal system. Organizations, like the European Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States, are based on the ideas of a confederal system. Several nations make up these organizations, but they still retain the majority of their independence.

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4 2001
Q:

The preamble to the constitution does not specify providing for

A) economic equity B) domestic tranquility
C) common defense D) justice
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) economic equity

Explanation:

The preamble to the constitution does not specify providing for economic equity.

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6 1991
Q:

Which is false concerning the use of the voting machine?

A) It does away with the need for numerous officials to count ballots. B) Fraud is nearly impossible.
C) It assures absolute secrecy. D) It was invented in 1898.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It was invented in 1898.

Explanation:

A voting machine is a machine used to register and tabulate votes.

 

In the given options, It was invented in 1898 is the false statement as it was actually invented in 1875 with some faults in it.

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2 1986
Q:

Who has the power to expel senators from office?

Answer

House of representatives has the power of impeachment in the office.

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4 1961
Q:

Which of these did progressives support?

Answer

One of the thing that progressive support would be: Direct election of senators.


 


The progressive wanted this so they could the candidate based on the person and not the party.
Direct election of senators will make it easier for them to elect the person that represent their value for the position.

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4 1959
Q:

What is the purpose of the preamble?

Answer

The purpose of the Preamble is to clarify


1. who has made the Constitution,

2. what is the ultimate sanction behind it,

3. what are its goals and objectives,

4. what is its source (and)


5. what is the nature of the polity which is sought to be established by the Constitution.

Actually, the preamble is the opening statement to the United States Constitution.


 


The words in the Preamble ::


 'We the people of India, in our Constituent Assembly, do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution'.

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7 1950
Q:

After how many years Rajya Sabha is dissolved?

A) It is never dissolved B) 2 years
C) 5 years D) 6 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It is never dissolved

Explanation:

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members.

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18 1927
Q:

Which statement about general education policy is most accurate?

A) It is set by multiple levels of the government. B) It is determined by local school boards.
C) It is controlled only by the federal government. D) It provides its funding at the state level.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It is set by multiple levels of the government.

Explanation:

General education policy is set by multiple levels of the government like Federal, state and local governments. 

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1 1927