Introduction To Comparative Politics Set 4

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This set of Introduction to Comparative Politics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Introduction To Comparative Politics Set 4

Q1 | The theory of separation of powers’ is mainly associated with ……………..
  • Montesquieu
  • John Locke.
  • Blackstone.
  • James Madison.
Answer: Montesquieu
Q2 | ’The theory of separation of powers’ is meaningful with ……………….
  • Check and balance system.
  • Delegated legislation.
  • Parliamentary sovereignty.
  • Supremacy of judiciary.
Answer: Check and balance system.
Q3 | The power of judiciary to nullify any legislative measure or executive action, if it isdetrimental to the constitution is the principle of ……………
  • Judicial Review.
  • Judicial Activism.
  • Judicial supremacy.
  • None of these.
Answer: Judicial Review.
Q4 | Which Article of the US constitution vests the legislative power with the Congress?
  • Article 1
  • Article 2
  • Article 3
  • Article 4.
Answer: Article 1
Q5 | Which Article of the US constitution vests the executive power with the President?
  • Article 1
  • Article 2
  • Article 3
  • Article 4.
Answer: Article 2
Q6 | Which Article of the US constitution vests the judicial power with the Supreme Court of USA?
  • Article 1
  • Article 2
  • Article 3
  • Article 4.
Answer: Article 3
Q7 | Which of the following is not a qualification for election to American Presidency?
  • A natural born citizen of USA.
  • Attained the age of 35 years.
  • A resident of USA for fourteen years.
  • A member of American Senate.
Answer: A member of American Senate.
Q8 | The salary and other emoluments of the US President is fixed by ……….
  • The President himself.
  • The Congress.
  • The Supreme Court.
  • The electorate.
Answer: The Congress.
Q9 | Name of the American president, who was elected four times to American Presidency.
  • George Washington
  • .Calvin Coolidge.
  • Woodrow Wilson.
  • Franklin Roosevelt.
Answer: Franklin Roosevelt.
Q10 | Which constitutional amendment forbids an American citizen from being elected morethan twice to Presidency?
  • 22nd
  • 24th
  • 25th
  • 26th
Answer: 22nd
Q11 | By the 22nd amendment, in USA, the total term for any President has been fixed at amaximum of ………………years.
  • 10
  • 7
  • 8
  • 4.
Answer: 10
Q12 | If an American President dies in office, who succeeds him?
  • Chief Justice of Supreme Court..
  • The Speaker of House of Representatives.
  • . Senior most Senator.
  • The Vice-President of USA.
Answer: The Vice-President of USA.
Q13 | The US President is elected, constitutionally, by an electoral college consisting ofpresidential electors:
  • As is the number of members in both Houses of the Congress.
  • As is the number of members in House of Representative alone.
  • As is the number of members in Senate alone.
  • None of the above.
Answer: As is the number of members in both Houses of the Congress.
Q14 | How many members are elected by an American state to Senate?
  • 02
  • 01
  • 03
  • 04.
Answer: 02
Q15 | On which date, now a new elected President is sworn in to office?
  • No particular date
  • January 06
  • March 04
  • January20.
Answer: January20.
Q16 | Who administers the oath of office to American President?
  • Chief Justice of Supreme Court
  • The Vice-President of USA.
  • President of the Senate.
  • The Speaker of House of Representatives.
Answer: Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Q17 | The official residence of US President:
  • Rashtra pathi Bhavan
  • Buckingham Palace.
  • White house.
  • President’s palace.
Answer: White house.
Q18 | Which of the following is not a legislative power of the American President.
  • The power to summon, prorogue and dissolve the Congress.
  • The power to send messages to Congress.
  • The power to convene special sessions of the Congress.
  • The power to exercise veto power.
Answer: The power to summon, prorogue and dissolve the Congress.
Q19 | The vice- president of USA is elected by :
  • The members of American Senate.
  • The members of both the houses of Congress.
  • The members of the House of Representatives.
  • The presidential electors, along with the election of the President.
Answer: The presidential electors, along with the election of the President.
Q20 | Which are the two houses of the American Senate.?
  • House of Commons and the Senate
  • House of Commons and House of Lords.
  • House of Representatives a
  • the Senate . D. House of the People and the Senate.
Answer: House of Representatives a
Q21 | The lower age limit in USA to become a member of the House of Representatives is ………
  • 30.
  • 18.
  • 21
  • 25.
Answer: 25.
Q22 | A member of the House of Representative must be an inhabitant of :
  • the state from which he is elected.
  • any state of US Federation.
  • outside the state from which he is elect
Answer: the state from which he is elected.
Q23 | ”Gerrymandering” in USA means:
  • The adjustment of districts in such a way that the interests of the dominant party will be served.
  • The adjustments of districts in such a way that the interest of the opposition party will be served.
  • The adjustment of seats to Senate in such a way that the interests of the dominant party will be serv
Answer: The adjustment of districts in such a way that the interests of the dominant party will be served.
Q24 | Constitutionally, the House of Representative of USA , holds ---------- in a year.
  • One session
  • two sessions.
  • three sessions
  • as many sessions.
Answer: One session
Q25 | The presiding officer of the House of Representatives in USA is called as……….
  • The Chairman.
  • The President
  • The Speaker
  • The Chancellor.
Answer: The Speaker
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