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Political Science Basics

Political Science

Fundamental concepts of government, law, and political systems for teenagers.

government civics politics

15 Questions Easy Ages 13+ Oct 11, 2026

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1 What is the primary document that outlines the fundamental laws and principles of a country?

A Statute
B Constitution
C By-law
D Treaty

2 Which form of government is ruled by a single person who often inherits the position through family?

A Democracy
B Oligarchy
C Monarchy
D Anarchy

3 What is the term for the process where citizens cast votes to select their representatives?

A Election
B Census
C Debate
D Lobbying

4 In a democracy, which branch of government is typically responsible for making laws?

A Judicial
B Executive
C Legislative
D Military

5 What is the title commonly given to the head of government in many parliamentary systems?

A President
B Prime Minister
C Governor
D Monarch

6 Which document is widely considered the first global declaration of human rights adopted by the United Nations?

A Magna Carta
B Bill of Rights
C Universal Declaration of Human Rights
D Treaty of Versailles

7 What do we call a formal proposal for a new law that is presented to a legislative body?

A Veto
B Amendment
C Bill
D Verdict

8 What is the main role of the judicial branch of government?

A Enforcing laws
B Interpreting laws
C Creating taxes
D Declaring war

9 What is a 'referendum' in the context of political science?

A A type of tax
B A public vote on a specific issue
C A legislative session
D A diplomatic meeting

10 Which international organization was established in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation among nations?

A NATO
B European Union
C United Nations
D Red Cross

11 What is an 'amendment' in a constitution?

A A repeal of the law
B A formal change or addition
C A court decision
D A presidential decree

12 In political science, what is a 'sovereign state'?

A A state with no laws
B A state with full control over its own territory
C A state ruled by another country
D A state without borders

13 What is the 'executive' branch of government responsible for?

A Writing bills
B Executing and enforcing the law
C Interpreting the constitution
D Funding political parties

14 Which term describes a political system where power is held by a small group of people?

A Democracy
B Oligarchy
C Monarchy
D Republic

15 What is the primary function of a political party?

A To write court rulings
B To organize citizens to win elections and influence government
C To collect national taxes
D To manage the police force

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