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Government Questions

Question 571:
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
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Question 572:
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
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Question 573:
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
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Question 574:
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
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Question 575:
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
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