Single Party Democracies in Post-Colonial States
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What is a characteristic of single-party systems?

  • Freedom of choice for voters
  • Presence of multiple parties
  • Non-recognition of opposition parties
  • Authoritarianism (correct)

Which of the following countries is an example of a non-authoritarian one-party system?

  • Mexico
  • Ghana
  • Tanzania (correct)
  • Kenya

What is a criticism of the one-idea State, according to Barker?

  • Lack of representation of opposition parties
  • Restriction on individual freedoms
  • Criticism of its whole process of life (correct)
  • Criticism of its object

What is a characteristic of a two-party system?

<p>Only two parties have substantial support of the electorate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the monopolization of legality in a one-party system?

<p>Grave danger for civilization itself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of single-party systems?

<p>Presence of multiple parties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between authoritarian and non-authoritarian one-party systems?

<p>Degree of voter choice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a one-party system?

<p>Conformity to a single ideology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that elections in India are based on?

<p>Universal adult suffrage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of elections in a democratic system?

<p>To formalize the relationship between political parties and citizens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are not allowed to vote in Indian elections?

<p>People deemed unsound of mind and convicted of certain criminal offences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age to contest elections to the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assemblies?

<p>25 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In India, what is the central political mechanism governing the country since 1947?

<p>Parliamentary democracy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of registered electors required to support the nomination of a candidate sponsored by a registered party?

<p>1 registered elector (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which levels are elections conducted in India's federal structure?

<p>National, state, and local levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age limit to contest elections to the Rajya Sabha?

<p>30 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Proportional Representation (PR) systems?

<p>It allocates seats in proportion to the percentage of votes gained (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend observed in the turnout of women and members of scheduled castes and tribes in Indian elections?

<p>An increase in participation, moving closer to the national average (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of electoral system practiced in India?

<p>Non-PR or majoritarian system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Returning Officers in the election process?

<p>To receive nominations of candidates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of a non-PR or majoritarian system?

<p>It is more likely to produce single-party governments and a two-party system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'majority' in a Proportional Representation (PR) system?

<p>More than 50% of votes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the Election Commission of India?

<p>A permanent Constitutional body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of electoral systems in a country?

<p>To structure how votes are cast and converted into the allocation of offices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible reason for the President to dissolve Lok Sabha and call a general election?

<p>If the government can no longer command the confidence of the Lok Sabha (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend in recent times with respect to the duration of a Lok Sabha term?

<p>Governments have found it increasingly difficult to stay in power for the full term (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 61st Amendment Act, 1988?

<p>It lowered the minimum voting age to 18 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

<p>That India is a democratic republic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general trend in the formation of governments in India since 1950?

<p>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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the universal adult franchise in India?

<p>It was a significant challenge for the country due to its large population and deep-rooted poverty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of the Bharatiya Janta Party in the country?

<p>It has formed its majority in the country (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of India being the largest democracy in the world?

<p>It has a parliamentary form of government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument of the supporters of the two-party system?

<p>The two-party system enables the people to choose their government directly and provides unity of policy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major criticism of the two-party system?

<p>It leads to the decline of the legislature and the rise of cabinet dictatorship. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the two-party system, according to the content?

<p>The decline of the legislature and the rise of cabinet dictatorship. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the two-party system, according to the content?

<p>It implies that there are only two schools of thought in a country. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the artificiality introduced into the two-party system?

<p>The establishment of vested interests in public opinion. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of the two-party system, according to the content?

<p>It prevents either party from being too extreme. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of the multi-party system, according to Laski?

<p>It is fatal to government as a practical art. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the two-party system, according to the content?

<p>The establishment of vested interests in public opinion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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