Q.1 Which of the following best describes the relationship between law and political science?
Law creates political theories
Political science studies the creation and impact of law
Law and political science are completely unrelated
Political science enforces laws
Explanation - Political science analyzes how laws are made, applied, and how they influence governance and society.
Correct answer is: Political science studies the creation and impact of law
Q.2 What is 'constitutionalism' primarily concerned with?
The growth of legal businesses
The relationship between law and morality
Limiting governmental power through a constitution
The enforcement of international treaties
Explanation - Constitutionalism ensures that governmental power is restrained and exercised according to a set of established laws.
Correct answer is: Limiting governmental power through a constitution
Q.3 Separation of powers is a concept that:
Divides the legislative, executive, and judicial functions
Unites law and politics into one authority
Refers to the division of powers between states and nations
Is a type of legal punishment
Explanation - Separation of powers prevents abuse of power by distributing authority among different branches of government.
Correct answer is: Divides the legislative, executive, and judicial functions
Q.4 The study of political behavior in relation to law falls under which subfield?
Jurisprudence
Comparative politics
Political sociology
Administrative law
Explanation - Political sociology examines how societal factors, such as culture and social groups, influence political behavior and law.
Correct answer is: Political sociology
Q.5 Which principle ensures that laws apply equally to all citizens?
Rule of law
Judicial review
Federalism
Political sovereignty
Explanation - The rule of law guarantees that every individual, regardless of status, is subject to the law.
Correct answer is: Rule of law
Q.6 Political ideologies influence law by:
Dictating judicial decisions in courts
Shaping legislative priorities and policy-making
Determining the number of courts
Eliminating the need for constitutions
Explanation - Laws often reflect the dominant political ideologies of a society, influencing governance and policy.
Correct answer is: Shaping legislative priorities and policy-making
Q.7 What is the primary focus of public law in political science?
Regulating private business contracts
Governing relationships between individuals
Governing relationships between the state and individuals
Studying criminal behavior
Explanation - Public law concerns the structure of government and the relationships between citizens and the state.
Correct answer is: Governing relationships between the state and individuals
Q.8 Judicial review empowers courts to:
Pass new laws
Assess the constitutionality of legislative acts
Enforce political party decisions
Draft political manifestos
Explanation - Judicial review allows courts to invalidate laws that violate constitutional principles.
Correct answer is: Assess the constitutionality of legislative acts
Q.9 Which type of law primarily reflects political policy decisions?
Administrative law
Natural law
Criminal law
Civil law
Explanation - Administrative law implements political policies through governmental agencies and regulations.
Correct answer is: Administrative law
Q.10 Political science uses comparative analysis to:
Compare judicial salaries
Study legal systems and their impact on governance
Rank political parties
Analyze individual court cases
Explanation - Comparative analysis allows political scientists to understand different legal systems and their effects on society and politics.
Correct answer is: Study legal systems and their impact on governance
Q.11 Which of the following is an example of a law influenced by political ideology?
Civil rights legislation
Traffic regulations
Contract enforcement
Taxation procedures
Explanation - Civil rights laws are often shaped by political movements and ideologies advocating equality and justice.
Correct answer is: Civil rights legislation
Q.12 Federalism divides powers between:
Judiciary and legislature
Central and regional governments
Political parties
Citizens and corporations
Explanation - Federalism distributes political and legal authority between national and subnational levels of government.
Correct answer is: Central and regional governments
Q.13 The term 'political legitimacy' in law refers to:
Popularity of politicians
Recognition and acceptance of legal authority
Legal technicalities
Frequency of elections
Explanation - Political legitimacy ensures that laws and governmental authority are seen as valid and binding by the people.
Correct answer is: Recognition and acceptance of legal authority
Q.14 Which political theory emphasizes law as a tool for social justice?
Marxism
Conservatism
Realism
Liberalism
Explanation - Marxist theory views law as an instrument to address inequalities and redistribute power within society.
Correct answer is: Marxism
Q.15 The study of electoral laws primarily belongs to which intersection of law and political science?
International law
Constitutional law
Political law
Corporate law
Explanation - Political law examines regulations governing elections, political parties, and the functioning of democratic institutions.
Correct answer is: Political law
Q.16 Which of the following is an example of law shaping politics?
Campaign finance regulations
Judicial opinions
Civil liberties debates
Political manifestos
Explanation - Laws that regulate political funding directly influence the political process and electoral fairness.
Correct answer is: Campaign finance regulations
Q.17 Political accountability in law ensures that:
Laws favor ruling parties
Government officials answer for their actions
Laws are never challenged
Judges make policy decisions
Explanation - Legal and political mechanisms hold public officials responsible for misuse or abuse of power.
Correct answer is: Government officials answer for their actions
Q.18 Which form of government requires law to ensure checks and balances?
Anarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Explanation - Democratic systems rely on legal frameworks to prevent concentration of power and protect citizen rights.
Correct answer is: Democracy
Q.19 International law and political science intersect in:
Studying legal documents only
Analyzing global treaties and state behavior
Writing constitutions
Judging domestic court cases
Explanation - Political science studies how international legal norms influence state actions and global governance.
Correct answer is: Analyzing global treaties and state behavior
Q.20 The concept of 'civil disobedience' shows the tension between:
Law and morality
Law and economics
Legislation and contracts
Judicial appointments
Explanation - Civil disobedience involves breaking laws based on ethical or moral objections, highlighting conflicts between law and personal conscience.
Correct answer is: Law and morality
Q.21 Which political institution primarily interprets the law?
Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
Bureaucracy
Explanation - The judiciary interprets laws, settles disputes, and ensures compliance with constitutional and legal norms.
Correct answer is: Judiciary
Q.22 The term 'legal pluralism' in political science refers to:
The existence of multiple laws within a single state
International treaties only
Judicial independence
Political party alliances
Explanation - Legal pluralism studies how formal state law coexists with customary, religious, or informal legal systems.
Correct answer is: The existence of multiple laws within a single state
Q.23 Rule-making by administrative agencies reflects the intersection of:
Law and sociology
Law and political science
Law and medicine
Law and technology
Explanation - Administrative agencies implement political policies through legal regulations, illustrating the link between governance and law.
Correct answer is: Law and political science
Q.24 Which of the following demonstrates law influencing political stability?
Constitutional protections for elections
Criminal penalties for theft
Civil litigation procedures
Corporate tax laws
Explanation - By securing free and fair elections, laws maintain political order and stability.
Correct answer is: Constitutional protections for elections
Q.25 Which is a central concern of political jurisprudence?
Economic regulations
Interaction between law, politics, and justice
Criminal investigation techniques
International trade agreements
Explanation - Political jurisprudence examines how laws are shaped by political considerations and how they affect societal justice.
Correct answer is: Interaction between law, politics, and justice