A system of government which is based on the public ownership of means of production and distribution is called

A. welfarism

B. socialism

C. feudalism

D. authoritarianism

In a classical federal state , residual powers are vested in the

A. federal and state governments

B. federal government

C. federal and local governments

D. state governments

Which of the following system of government, the president is responsible to the

A. legislature

B. judiciary

C. electorate

D. military

Which of the following is not a reason for delegated legislation?

A. Technicalities of modern legislation

B. the need for the flexibility

C. To reduce the powers of the legislature

D. To ensure speedy legislation

In which of the following systems of government is the principle of collective responsibility best upheld?

A. Presidential

B. Cabinet

C. Military

D. Traditional

Primary loyalty of a citizen in a confederal state goes to the

A. government at the centre

B. confederating units

C. the sovereign state

D. assembly at the centre

The theory of the separation of powers was propounded by

A. John Locke

B. Adam Smith

C. Karl Marx

D. Baron de Montesquieu

The institution through which governments discharge responsibilities is known as

A. organs of government

B. pressure groups

C. political parties

D. national assembly

The primary function of the executive is to

A. interpret laws

B. punish law breakers

C. make laws

D. implement government policies

Independence of the judiciary connotes that

A. judges must be allowed to participate in politics

B. court judges are free to administer oaths of office

C. judiciary must not be involved in law-making

D. judges must be free from any influence