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Government and Political Concepts Quiz

#1

What is the fundamental principle of democracy?

Rule by the majority
Explanation

Majority decides

#2

Which form of government is ruled by a king or queen?

Monarchy
Explanation

Ruled by royal family

#3

Who is considered the 'Father of Modern Political Science'?

Niccolò Machiavelli
Explanation

Pioneer of modern political thought

#4

What is the concept of 'checks and balances' in government?

A system where each branch of government has powers to limit the other branches
Explanation

Power distribution to prevent tyranny

#5

What is the term used for a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units?

Federal system
Explanation

Power shared between central and local

#6

Who coined the term 'the invisible hand' to describe the self-regulating nature of the marketplace?

Adam Smith
Explanation

Describes market's self-regulation

#7

What is the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced?

Rule of law
Explanation

Everyone equal under law

#8

Who wrote the book 'The Social Contract'?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Explanation

Famous for social contract theory

#9

Which political ideology advocates for the abolition of private property and a classless society?

Socialism
Explanation

Advocates for equality and common ownership

#10

Who is considered the founder of modern communism?

Karl Marx
Explanation

Introduced communist ideology

#11

Who is known for the concept of the 'veil of ignorance' in political philosophy?

John Rawls
Explanation

Justice without bias

#12

Who is known for the concept of 'civil disobedience' as a form of protest against unjust laws?

Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation

Nonviolent protest for justice

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