When pressure group is made up of people of the same profession, it is called
a promotional group
an interest group
an occupational group
a religious group
Correct answer is C
Occupational group: Set of people characterized by common occupation, such as carpenters, doctors, engineers, managers, welders
A person who exercises franchise performs
an executive function
a legal function
a civic duty
an administrative duty
Correct answer is C
Civic duty is based on the principle that citizens owe some allegiance to their government and that government in turn protects its citizens. Civic duties refer to the responsibilities of citizens. Voting during an election is one of the duties of a citizen
One party system is a feature of
democratic states
military regimes
republican states
communist states
Correct answer is D
Communist - a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single - party holds power (often authoritarian )
A state with more than one dominant political party of nearly equal strength is operating
a mass party
a multi-party system
an elitist party
a charismatic party
Correct answer is B
A multi-party system is a political system in which multiple political parties across the political spectrum run for national election, and all have the capacity to gain control of government offices, separately or in coalition.
Which of the following is not function of political parties?
Presenting candidates for elections
Unite diverse views of different interest groups
Forming government after elections
Bringing the country's economic and social conditions under control
Correct answer is D
Roles/functions of political parties?
- Nominate candidates
- Rally their supporters,
- participate in government
- Act as a "bonding agent" for their own officeholders, and act as a watchdog over the other party.