Free Political Theory MCQs with Answers
25 Political Theory MCQs from Political Science, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
Political theory examines the state, power, authority, sovereignty, law and the relationship between citizens and government. It covers liberty, equality, justice, rights, democracy and major ideologies, alongside the arguments of thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx and Rawls; it differs from comparative government, which focuses on actual institutions.
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- A. Concentrated in a permanently elected executive
- B. Limited and exercised according to constitutional rules
- C. Granted to citizens only during elections
- D. Controlled exclusively by the armed forces
Explanation: Constitutionalism requires public power to be limited and exercised according to constitutional principles.
Correct answer: Limited and exercised according to constitutional rules- A. Secret use of violence against civilian targets
- B. Public and principled breach of a law to oppose serious injustice
- C. Routine refusal to pay taxes for personal advantage
- D. Military seizure of government offices
Explanation: Civil disobedience is normally public, conscientious, and aimed at challenging serious injustice through a breach of law.
Correct answer: Public and principled breach of a law to oppose serious injustice- A. Identical political opinions and personal beliefs
- B. Equal access to compete for offices and social positions
- C. The same income regardless of effort or ability
- D. Different legal rights based on family background
Explanation: Equality of opportunity requires fair and comparable access to positions and opportunities.
Correct answer: Equal access to compete for offices and social positions- A. Moral or legal duty to obey legitimate political authority
- B. Personal preference for a particular political party
- C. Economic interest in receiving public employment
- D. Ability to influence government through public protest
Explanation: Political obligation concerns the reasons citizens have a duty to obey legitimate laws or political authority.
Correct answer: Moral or legal duty to obey legitimate political authority- A. Accepted rightfulness of a government’s rule
- B. Legal power to enforce official decisions
- C. Regular participation of citizens in elections
- D. Ability of a state to control its territory
Explanation: Political legitimacy means that a government is regarded as having a rightful claim to rule.
Correct answer: Accepted rightfulness of a government’s rule