The primary role of political parties in governance is:
a) Managing the economy
b) Conducting elections
c) Forming government and shaping policies
d) Running businesses
Which body in Pakistan regulates political parties?
a) Supreme Court
b) Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)
c) National Assembly
d) Senate
A political party’s manifesto outlines its:
a) Economic assets
b) Vision, policies, and plans
c) Election expenses
d) Relationship with other parties
Which of the following is an essential feature of democracy?
a) Military rule
b) One-party system
c) Free and fair elections
d) Suppression of opposition
The opposition party in a democracy serves to:
a) Support government policies
b) Criticize and provide alternative policies
c) Dismantle the government
d) Avoid elections
Which type of political system allows multiple parties to contest elections?
a) One-party system
b) Two-party system
c) Multi-party system
d) Military rule
What is the main function of a ruling political party?
a) Enforcing religious beliefs
b) Implementing policies and running the government
c) Controlling judiciary
d) Eliminating opposition
In a parliamentary system, the head of government is usually:
a) President
b) Chief Justice
c) Prime Minister
d) Army Chief
Which factor strengthens democracy in a country?
a) Military interventions
b) Weak judiciary
c) Free and fair elections
d) Censorship of media
Which law governs political parties in Pakistan?
a) Political Parties Act 2002
b) National Security Act 2015
c) Anti-Corruption Act 1999
d) Companies Ordinance 1984
Which institution in Pakistan is responsible for holding elections?
a) Supreme Court
b) Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)
c) Senate
d) Prime Minister’s Office
What is the term for a party that does not hold the majority but joins another party to form a government?
a) Ruling party
b) Opposition party
c) Coalition partner
d) Military government
Which of the following is a responsibility of political parties?
a) Providing military training
b) Conducting business activities
c) Representing citizens and advocating policies
d) Enforcing religious laws
What happens when no party wins a majority in elections?
a) The military takes control
b) A coalition government is formed
c) Elections are canceled
d) The President appoints the government
Which of the following strengthens political governance?
a) Political stability and transparency
b) Corruption and nepotism
c) Election fraud
d) Weak law enforcement
What is the role of political parties in policy-making?
a) They have no role in policies
b) They propose and implement policies when in power
c) They only criticize the government
d) They work under military supervision
In a democracy, how do political parties gain power?
a) Through public voting in elections
b) By military intervention
c) By appointment from the judiciary
d) By foreign influence
What is the term for switching party allegiance after winning elections?
a) Political loyalty
b) Floor crossing
c) Coalition forming
d) Party strengthening
Which of the following ensures good governance in a political system?
a) Weak opposition
b) Public participation and accountability
c) Media censorship
d) Corrupt practices
Which political party system is most common in democracies?
a) One-party system
b) No-party system
c) Multi-party system
d) Military rule
Which entity checks political party finances in Pakistan?
a) Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
b) National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
c) Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)
d) State Bank of Pakistan
What is the term for the process of removing an elected leader before their term ends?
a) Election rigging
b) Impeachment
c) Political appointment
d) Military coup
What can weaken a political party’s credibility?
a) Transparency and good governance
b) Corruption and lack of accountability
c) Strong judiciary
d) Public participation
Which factor leads to political instability?
a) Strong rule of law
b) Frequent changes in government
c) Transparent governance
d) Economic stability
What is a shadow cabinet in parliamentary governance?
a) Secret government group
b) Opposition leaders monitoring the government
c) Military-controlled cabinet
d) A temporary government
Which ideology promotes free elections and public participation in governance?
a) Authoritarianism
b) Democracy
c) Dictatorship
d) Military rule
What is one major issue faced by political parties in Pakistan?
a) Strong institutional framework
b) Internal party conflicts and lack of democracy
c) Transparent leadership
d) Public trust
Which factor strengthens governance through political parties?
a) Electoral transparency
b) Election manipulation
c) Corrupt leadership
d) Political violence
What is political patronage?
a) Fair elections
b) Appointment of individuals based on political loyalty rather than merit
c) Strengthening democracy
d) Eliminating corruption
