Political Science (II)

**[Pendleton Act was introduced in the USA for the recruitment to government posts through competitive examination in: (CSS-2013)]**A. 1905B. 1901C. 1885D. 1883 Show Answer Correct Answer: D – 1883

**[Which of the following party systems is introduced in Italy? (CSS-2020)]**A. No Party SystemB. Single Party SystemC. Double Party SystemD. Multi Party System Show Answer Correct Answer: D – Multi Party System

**[On 15th November 1777, a ________ of 13 states was created in America: (CSS-2013)]**A. FederationB. ConfederationC. UnityD. Condominium Show Answer Correct Answer: B – Confederation

**[The voting age in the USA is: (CSS-2020)]**A. 18 yearsB. 19 yearsC. 21 yearsD. None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: A – 18 years

**[‘Balance of Power’ in International Relations refers to: (CSS-2020)]**A. Comparing the policies of European nationsB. Flexibility and stability of statesC. Policies of non-allianceD. Matching the power of one state against the power of another Show Answer Correct Answer: D – Matching the power of one state against the power of another

**[What is the chief instrument of foreign policy? (CSS-2020)]**A. ElectionsB. IntelligenceC. DiplomacyD. United Nations Show Answer Correct Answer: C – Diplomacy

**[Imperialism refers to: (CSS-2020)]**A. Rule by a monarchyB. Influence by one nation over anotherC. MercantilismD. Superiority of one race over another Show Answer Correct Answer: B – Influence by one nation over another

**[Watergate Scandal came to light in: (CSS-2020)]**A. 1973B. 1972C. 1975D. None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: B – 1972

**[Who is known as the ‘Iron Lady’? (CSS-2020)]**A. Condoleezza RiceB. Margaret ThatcherC. Angela MerkelD. None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: B – Margaret Thatcher

**[The French system of government is: (CSS-2020)]**A. Semi-PresidentialB. ParliamentaryC. DictatorshipD. None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: A – Semi-Presidential