Types of Government Organs and Their Functions Quiz
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What is the primary responsibility of the executive in a Parliamentary Democracy?

  • Controlling the budget
  • Selecting members of the parliament
  • Interpreting laws made by the judiciary
  • Implementing laws made by the legislature (correct)
  • Which organ of government is mainly responsible for interpreting law in a Parliamentary Democracy?

  • Legislature
  • Executive
  • Supreme and High Courts (correct)
  • President
  • What is a significant challenge associated with Parliamentary Democracy highlighted in the text?

  • Lack of flexibility in government decisions
  • Strong influence of minority groups on major decisions
  • Difficulty for the elected government to work against the public (correct)
  • Presence of harmony between different government organs
  • In a Parliamentary Democracy, what happens if the Prime Minister fails to perform adequately?

    <p>The legislature can appoint a new Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these best describes the selection process for members of the executive in a Parliamentary Democracy?

    <p>Members of parliament appointed by the Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant drawback of Parliamentary Democracy as mentioned in the text?

    <p>'Favours the majority' concept leads to marginalized minorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of democracy ensures that elected officials are answerable to the people?

    <p>Accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a democracy, what does the term 'consent of the governed' refer to?

    <p>The government's power comes from the agreement of the citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature that distinguishes direct democracy from representative democracy?

    <p>Citizen Participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in a democracy?

    <p>Legislature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of a presidential democracy?

    <p>Difficulty in removing an ineffective president</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of a presidential democracy over a parliamentary system?

    <p>Flexible system allowing quick policy changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does power sharing embody according to the text?

    <p>Democratic Spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is power sharing beneficial in minimizing social conflicts and enhancing cooperation among diverse groups?

    <p>By advocating for Prudential Reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle does power sharing reflect, ensuring no individual monopolizes power?

    <p>Moral Reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Horizontal Power Sharing involve?

    <p>Separation of powers among legislature, executive, and judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does Vertical Power Sharing distribute authority?

    <p>Between different levels of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example illustrates the concept of Horizontal Power Sharing?

    <p>French Revolution's power distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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