Introduction to Political Science Flashcards
Define the relationship between Aristotle, Plato and Socartes.
Socartes was the teacher of Plato.
Plato was the teacher of Aristotle.
Who is the father of science of Politics in the West?
Aristotle
Who is the first political thinker of India?
Manu
What is the first book of law in India? Who authored the book?
Mnanusmriti, Manu
Who authored the book Arthashastra?
Kautiliya or Chanakya
What type of system does the government of India have?
Parliamentary system
Republic of India is governed on terms of what when was it adopted and when did it come into force?
The Constitution of India, 26 November 1949, 26 January 1950
Who is the constitutional head of executive of the union of India?
The President of India
Who advises The President of India?
The Prime Minister of India and his cabinet ministry; also know an as the Council of Ministers.
Who answers to the people of the house, Lok Sabha?
The Council of Ministers
Who has the real executive power in a state?
The Council of Ministers
Who is responsible to the legislative assembly of a state?
The Council of Ministers of the State
To whom does the Constitution provide the provision for independence?
Judiciary, Comptroller and Auditor- General, Public Services of Commission, Chief Election Commission
What is the source of the legal system in India?
The Constitution of India
Who is the head of the state?
The President
