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Question (31)

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A citizen argues that every group affected by a decision should have a voice in making that decision. This reflects the:

(A) Prudential reason
(B) Moral reason
(C) Majoritarian reason
(D) Economic reason

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The moral reason is based on the spirit of democracy and the right of citizens to be consulted.

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Question (32)

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A government reduces the number of officials making unilateral decisions from 20 to 12 by introducing shared decision-making. What is the percentage reduction?

(A) 20%
(B) 30%
(C) 40%
(D) 50%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Reduction = 8. Percentage reduction = 8/20 × 100 = 40%.

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Question (33)

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Which situation combines both the practical and democratic arguments for power-sharing?

(A) Sharing power reduces conflict and gives affected citizens a voice
(B) Majority rule always eliminates disagreement
(C) Power-sharing prevents elections
(D) Only the largest group should govern

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Power-sharing can reduce conflict while also ensuring participation of affected citizens.

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Question (34)

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Four linguistic communities each receive a meaningful role in decisions affecting them. Which broad principle does this arrangement illustrate?

(A) Accommodation through power-sharing
(B) Majoritarianism
(C) Centralisation
(D) One-party rule

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Giving different communities a role in decision-making reflects accommodation and power-sharing.

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Question (35)

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The division of power among the legislature, executive and judiciary is known as:

(A) Vertical power-sharing
(B) Horizontal power-sharing
(C) Community government
(D) Coalition politics

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Horizontal power-sharing occurs among different organs of government at the same level.

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Question (36)

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Three organs of government are each assigned one-third of the responsibility in a simplified model. What fraction of the total responsibility is represented?

(A) 1/3
(B) 2/3
(C) 3/4
(D) 1

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 1, representing the whole.

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Question (37)

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The legislature, executive and judiciary check one another so that no organ can exercise unlimited power. This is called:

(A) Majoritarianism
(B) Checks and balances
(C) Community government
(D) Coalition government

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Checks and balances prevent concentration of unlimited power in one organ.

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Question (38)

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Power-sharing between the Union/Central government and State governments is an example of:

(A) Horizontal power-sharing
(B) Federal or vertical power-sharing
(C) Community power-sharing only
(D) Judicial review

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Vertical power-sharing distributes authority among different levels of government.

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Question (39)

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If authority is distributed among national, state and local governments, how many broad levels of government are involved?

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

National, state and local levels make three broad levels.

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Question (40)

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Which arrangement is the clearest example of vertical power-sharing?

(A) Legislature sharing power with judiciary
(B) Union government sharing authority with State and local governments
(C) Two political parties forming an alliance
(D) Religious communities sharing cultural responsibilities

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Vertical power-sharing distributes power among different levels of government.

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Question (31)

A citizen argues that every group affected by a decision should have a voice in making that decision. This reflects the:

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Question (32)

A government reduces the number of officials making unilateral decisions from 20 to 12 by introducing shared decision-making. What is the percentage reduction?

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Question (33)

Which situation combines both the practical and democratic arguments for power-sharing?

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Question (34)

Four linguistic communities each receive a meaningful role in decisions affecting them. Which broad principle does this arrangement illustrate?

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Question (35)

The division of power among the legislature, executive and judiciary is known as:

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Question (36)

Three organs of government are each assigned one-third of the responsibility in a simplified model. What fraction of the total responsibility is represented?

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Question (37)

The legislature, executive and judiciary check one another so that no organ can exercise unlimited power. This is called:

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Question (38)

Power-sharing between the Union/Central government and State governments is an example of:

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Question (39)

If authority is distributed among national, state and local governments, how many broad levels of government are involved?

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Question (40)

Which arrangement is the clearest example of vertical power-sharing?

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