40 Questions
What is a characteristic of single-party systems?
Authoritarianism
Which of the following countries is an example of a non-authoritarian one-party system?
Tanzania
What is a criticism of the one-idea State, according to Barker?
Criticism of its whole process of life
What is a characteristic of a two-party system?
Only two parties have substantial support of the electorate
What is a consequence of the monopolization of legality in a one-party system?
Grave danger for civilization itself
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of single-party systems?
Presence of multiple parties
What is the difference between authoritarian and non-authoritarian one-party systems?
Degree of voter choice
What is a consequence of a one-party system?
Conformity to a single ideology
What is the principle that elections in India are based on?
Universal adult suffrage
What is the primary function of elections in a democratic system?
To formalize the relationship between political parties and citizens
Who are not allowed to vote in Indian elections?
People deemed unsound of mind and convicted of certain criminal offences
What is the minimum age to contest elections to the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assemblies?
25 years
In India, what is the central political mechanism governing the country since 1947?
Parliamentary democracy
What is the minimum number of registered electors required to support the nomination of a candidate sponsored by a registered party?
1 registered elector
At which levels are elections conducted in India's federal structure?
National, state, and local levels
What is the age limit to contest elections to the Rajya Sabha?
30 years
What is the characteristic of Proportional Representation (PR) systems?
It allocates seats in proportion to the percentage of votes gained
What is the trend observed in the turnout of women and members of scheduled castes and tribes in Indian elections?
An increase in participation, moving closer to the national average
What is the type of electoral system practiced in India?
Non-PR or majoritarian system
What is the role of the Returning Officers in the election process?
To receive nominations of candidates
What is the implication of a non-PR or majoritarian system?
It is more likely to produce single-party governments and a two-party system
What is the meaning of 'majority' in a Proportional Representation (PR) system?
More than 50% of votes
What is the status of the Election Commission of India?
A permanent Constitutional body
What is the purpose of electoral systems in a country?
To structure how votes are cast and converted into the allocation of offices
What is a possible reason for the President to dissolve Lok Sabha and call a general election?
If the government can no longer command the confidence of the Lok Sabha
What has been the trend in recent times with respect to the duration of a Lok Sabha term?
Governments have found it increasingly difficult to stay in power for the full term
What is the significance of the 61st Amendment Act, 1988?
It lowered the minimum voting age to 18 years
What is implied by the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
That India is a democratic republic
What is the general trend in the formation of governments in India since 1950?
The party securing the majority of seats in Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly forms the government, either on its own or with the support of other parties
What is the significance of the universal adult franchise in India?
It was a significant challenge for the country due to its large population and deep-rooted poverty
What is the current status of the Bharatiya Janta Party in the country?
It has formed its majority in the country
What is the implication of India being the largest democracy in the world?
It has a parliamentary form of government
What is the main argument of the supporters of the two-party system?
The two-party system enables the people to choose their government directly and provides unity of policy.
What is a major criticism of the two-party system?
It leads to the decline of the legislature and the rise of cabinet dictatorship.
What is a consequence of the two-party system, according to the content?
The decline of the legislature and the rise of cabinet dictatorship.
What is a characteristic of the two-party system, according to the content?
It implies that there are only two schools of thought in a country.
What is a consequence of the artificiality introduced into the two-party system?
The establishment of vested interests in public opinion.
What is a benefit of the two-party system, according to the content?
It prevents either party from being too extreme.
What is a criticism of the multi-party system, according to Laski?
It is fatal to government as a practical art.
What is a consequence of the two-party system, according to the content?
The establishment of vested interests in public opinion.
This quiz explores the concept of single party democracies in post-colonial states, including examples from Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Turkey, and Mexico. It delves into the role of parties like the People's Republican Party in Turkey and the African National Union in Tanzania.
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