The primary function of the judiciary is to

A. make laws

B. protect the citizens

C. interpret laws

D. execute laws

Which of the following encourages capitalism?

A. public ownership of all forms of enterprise

B. even distribution of wealth

C. private ownership of the means of production

D. centrally planned economy

Which of the following nations operates an unwritten constitution?

A. U.S.A

B. Canad

C. Australia

D. Great Britain

The principle of collective responsibility means that ministers

A. are collectively responsible to the head of state

B. are collectively responsible for cabinet ecisions

C. are heads of their respective departments

D. must always show a sense of responsibility to their fellow ministers

One of the important advantages of federalism is that

A. any component state can secede at any time

B. each state can develop at its own peace

C. each state can only spend money allocated to it by the centre

D. citizens cannot be taxed by both state and federal governments

A major difference between power and authority is that authority is

A. popularly acquired

B. more costly to exercise

C. less dependent on force

D. exercise more frequently

In simple plurality electoral system, the winner receives

A. more than half of the votes cast

B. overwhelming majority of all votes cast

C. more votes than those for all other candidates combined

D. the highest vote cast in favour of any candidate

A major weakness of unicameral legislature is that it

A. delays legislation

B. is unsuitable for a unitary state

C. breeds struggle for power

D. does not provide a check against hasty legislation

An essential feature of democracy is

A. rigid constitution

B. people's consent

C. supremacy of parliament

D. bicameral legislature

A characteristic feature of communism is

A. free enterprise

B. liberal democracy

C. dictatorship

D. multi-party system