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Chapter 6: Forms of Government — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which system of government concentrates all power in the central government?

Answer: B. Unitary — In a unitary system, the central government is supreme and delegates power to local units at its own discretion.

Q: Which of the following countries is a classic example of a federal government?

Answer: C. USA — The USA follows a federal structure where power is divided between the national government and state governments by the Constitution.

POLITICAL SCIENCE · CLASS 11th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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Chapter 6: Forms of Government — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 11th POLITICAL SCIENCE — Chapter 6: Forms of Government, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which system of government concentrates all power in the central government?

A. Federal
B. Unitary ✓
C. Confederation
D. Presidential

Answer: B. Unitary
In a unitary system, the central government is supreme and delegates power to local units at its own discretion.

Which of the following countries is a classic example of a federal government?

A. United Kingdom
B. France
C. USA ✓
D. China

Answer: C. USA
The USA follows a federal structure where power is divided between the national government and state governments by the Constitution.

What is the primary feature that distinguishes a presidential system from a parliamentary system?

A. The presence of a written constitution
B. The separation of the executive from the legislative branch ✓
C. The power of the judiciary to review laws
D. The existence of multiple political parties

Answer: B. The separation of the executive from the legislative branch
In a presidential system, the executive is elected independently of the legislature, ensuring a strict separation of powers.

Compare Parliamentary and Presidential systems: Why is the Presidential system considered more stable?

A. The executive has a fixed tenure regardless of legislative support ✓
B. The President can dissolve the legislature at any time
C. The legislature has no power over the President
D. There is no requirement for checks and balances

Answer: A. The executive has a fixed tenure regardless of legislative support
In presidential systems, the executive does not rely on a vote of confidence, providing a fixed term of office.

Consider a system where the executive is elected by the people for a fixed term and cannot dissolve the legislature. What is the most likely challenge this system faces?

A. Lack of accountability to the people
B. Legislative gridlock between executive and legislature ✓
C. Over-centralization of power
D. Frequent changes in government

Answer: B. Legislative gridlock between executive and legislature
Because the executive and legislature are separate and independent, they may face political deadlocks if they belong to different parties.

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