Definition of Democracy

Q. Give arguments in favour of democracy.

Q. Mansur lives in country X. The ruling power of the country is vested in one person, and is hereditarily transferred from one generation to another. People do not have any say in who governs them.

Which form of government does country X have?

1. Republic
2. Monarchy
3. Democracy
4. Communist

Q. Read the question: Here is some information about six countries. Based on this information, how would you classify each of these countries? Write ‘democratic’, ‘undemocratic’ or ‘not sure’ against each of these. (AS1)

Country A: People who do not accept the country’s official religion do not have a right to vote
Country B: The same party has been winning elections for the last twenty years
Country C: Ruling party has lost in the last elections
Country D: The parliament cannot pass a law about the army without the consent of the Chief of Army
Country E: The parliament cannot pass a law reducing the powers of the judiciary
Country F: All the major economic decisions about the country are taken by officials of the central bank which the ministers cannot change

Q. The opposition leaders have ordered to shut down all the schools. According to you, should this order be obeyed?

1. It is an order and should be obeyed.
2. Only an elected government can make the decision, so this order will be ignored.
3. The opposition has the power to make decisions all by themselves.
4. Order should not be obeyed because the opposition has no right to speak

Q. Why do some people think that democracy produces less effective government?

1. It always worries about majorities and public opinions
2. Promotes equality among citizens
3. None of the above
4. Allows a room to correct mistakes

Q. Which of the following features are essential to democracy?

1. Presidential system of governance
2. Equality and inclusiveness
3. Active participation of citizens
4. Free and fair elections

Q. Which one of the following is not a feature of democracy?

1. Only leaders of army rule the country
2. Only leaders elected by the people rule the country
3. People have freedom to express
4. People have the freedom to organise and protect

Q. In a democratic government, power ultimately belongs to the:

1. President
2. Prime Minister
3. Chief Justice
4. People

Q. There are two countries. Both countries claim to be democratic based on conducting regular elections. In Country 'A' universal adult franchise is practised, whereas in Country 'B' only, the educated and elite class gets to vote.Which country is truly democratic? Do you think Country 'B' has a responsible and accountable government?

Q. In a , people choose their own representatives to govern them.

1. dictatorship
2. monarchy
3. theocracy
4. democracy

Q. In a , people choose their own representatives to govern them.

1. dictatorship
2. monarchy
3. theocracy
4. democracy

Q. In a , people choose their own representatives to govern them.

1. democracy
2. dictatorship
3. theocracy
4. monarchy

Q. A responsible government is one which is held accountable by the people.

1. True
2. False

Q. A responsible government is one which is held accountable by the people.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following features are essential to democracy?

1. Presidential system of governance
2. Equality and inclusiveness
3. Active participation of citizens
4. Free and fair elections

Q. The idea of people choosing their own rulers is referred to as ___.

1. Monarchy
2. Democracy
3. Communism
4. Communalism