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What is the political term for the act of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech?
Filibuster
Adjournment
Veto
Censure
Motion
Correct answer is A
A filibuster is the act of delaying or obstructing legislative action through prolonged speech.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
John A. Macdonald
Wilfrid Laurier
Lester B. Pearson
Pierre Trudeau
Stephen Harper
Correct answer is A
John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister of Canada, serving from 1867 to 1873.
What is the term for the ability of one branch of government to limit the powers of another?
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Bicameralism
Judicial Review
Correct answer is B
Checks and Balances allow each branch of government to limit the powers of the others.
Which political philosopher wrote "The Leviathan"?
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Karl Marx
Niccolò Machiavelli
Correct answer is A
Thomas Hobbes wrote "The Leviathan," discussing the structure of society and legitimate government.
Who was the first female President of India?
Pratibha Patil
Indira Gandhi
Sarojini Naidu
Meira Kumar
Sonia Gandhi
Correct answer is A
Pratibha Patil was the first female President of India, serving from 2007 to 2012.