Under proportional representation, elections are won on the basis of

A. simple majority of votes

B. absolute majority of votes cast

C. Two-thirds majority of voters cast

D. votes received relative to those of other parties

A special election organised to decide on a political issue is

A. plebiscite

B. by-election

C. general election

D. primary election

The electorate means

A. elected members of the Assembly

B. candidates for election

C. electoral officers

D. citizens qualified to vote

The term 'Rule of Law' refers to situations is which

A. Lawyers are the rulers

B. laws are supreme

C. the judiciary is independent

D. parliament makes laws

Which of the following is NOT a unique feature of federal constitution?

A. Division of powers

B. at least two levels of government

C. Supremacy of the constitution

D. Independence of the constitution

An important principle of the Civil Service is

A. authoritariansim

B. Anonymity

C. Nepotism

D. Partisanship

Which of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic feature of a state?

A. A territory

B. An army

C. A government

D. A system of laws

In a federal system of government

A. the central government shares powers equally with the state governments

B. all the state s of the federation are equal in size and population

C. state courts control federal courts

D. the central government has exclusive power over defence and foreign affairs

Bicameral legislature exists

A. where cameramen are allowed to cover the proceedings of the legislature

B. to prevent the concentration of power in one legislative house

C. to provide jobs for more politicians

D. to ensure that just laws are passed

Socialism is associated with

A. Kari Marx

B. Nicolo Machiavelli

C. Aristotle

D. Plato