One of the most essential characteristics of the state is
legitimacy
the civil service
the rule of law
sovereignty
Correct answer is D
One of the most essential characteristics of the state is sovereignty.
Other characteristics are as follows:
1. Population
2. Territory
3. Government
4. Recognition
5. Permanence.
Note that the supreme power to make laws and enforce it is with the state. The sovereignty of a state is not negotiable and must be free from external control.
A written constitution is distinguished by its
codification process
reliance on case laws
cumbersome and complex amendment procedure
dependence on ordinary amendment procedures
Correct answer is C
A written constitution is distinguished by its cumbersome and complex amendment procedure.
Procedures for the amendment of the constitution are clearly stated and such procedures are often rigid.
Vote of confidence is basically a feature of
the parliamentary system
a coalition government
an aristrocratic government
the presidential system
Correct answer is A
Vote of confidence is basically a feature of the parliamentary system.
Other features are as follows:
1. The Head of State
2. The Head of Government
3. Fusion of power
4. Collective Responsibility
5. Existence of Opposition Party
6. Adequate Security arrangement
7. Public counting of votes.
A crucial requirement for the successful conduct of elections is
an independent electoral commission
the existence of organized political parties
a highly mobilized electorate
the adequate funding of political parties
Correct answer is A
A crucial requirement for the successful conduct of elections is an independent electoral commission.
Other requirements are as follows:
1. Dividing the country into constituencies
2. Preparation of voters register
3. Secret Balloting
4. No intimidation of voters at the polls.
5. Impartiality of electoral officers
6. Proper counting of votes, etc.
The principle of separation of powers is intimately related to
democratic rule
the bureaucratic process
the rule of law
checks and balances
Correct answer is D
The principle of Separation of Powers is intimately related to Checks and Balances. The authors of America's Constitution maintained that the three arms of governmental powers separate requires two device. In the first instance, no person must be allowed to serve in more than one arm or organ of government. There must be given a number of ''Checks'' by which the other branches can be kept in proper ''Balances'' hence the phrase ''Checks and Balances is therefore seen as one of the arguments in favour of separation of powers.