ensure the superiority of the center
avoid functional conflicts
diffuse political power
guarantee political autonomy
Correct answer is B
In a federal system,the essence of specifying the constitutional relationship between the center and the constituent units is to avoid functional conflicts.
It was Sir Oliver Lyttleton Constitution 1954 that classified governmental powers into three-the Exclusive, the Concurrent and Residual Powers.
Exclusive Powers-matters where only the federal government can legislate.
Concurrent List-matters where both the federal governments governments can legislate.
Regional Powers-matters where only the Regional or State government legislate. Coming back to the Concurrent List, it should be noted that the federal government takes precedence in case of any conflict.
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.