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Nature & Corruption of Power: 'Power Corrupts, Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely'

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GS-22014 • Q2

The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far is the efficacy of a government then inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss.

GS-42013 • Q2

Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.—Abraham Lincoln

GS-42020 • Q5

‘The will to power exists, but it can be tamed and be guided by rationality and principles of moral duty.’ Examine this statement Realism vs Idealism in the context of international relations.

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