Representative Democracy & Meaning of Elections

Q.

Elections in China do not represent peoples verdict. Explain.

Q. What is the minimum educational requirement to be an MLA or MP?

1. No educational requirement
2. Matriculation
3. Higher Secondary Education
4. Degree

Q. What do you mean by election?

1. A mechanism by which people can choose their representatives at regular intervals.
2. A mechanism by which people change their representatives if they wish to do so.
3. A mechanism by which all the powers are concentrated into the hands of a single person.
4. A mechanism of making laws.

Q. Write a note on the international monetary fund.

Q. The Member of Parliament represents his/her state in which of the following?

1. United Nations
2. Panchayat
3. Rajya Sabha
4. Supreme Court

Q. A Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) represents his/her constituency in a state legislature.

1. True
2. False

Q. In a political system, which of the following aids in selecting representatives as decided by the people?

1. Nepotism
2. Meritocracy
3. Elections
4. Reservations

Q. The Member of Parliament represents his/her constituency in which of the following?

1. High Court
2. Lok Sabha
3. State Legislature
4. Panchayat

Q. Why are elections important for democracy?

1. Elections give people a chance to evaluate their leaders.
2. Elections give people a chance to change the government.
3. Elections help the people in the selection of their representatives.
4. Elections give law making power directly to the people.

Q. What could be the consequence if a higher educational qualification is made a mandatory qualification for contesting an election?

1. The election process will automatically become more efficient and organised.
2. A large section of the population will not have the opportunity to contest election.
3. People will begin to participate in the election process in greater numbers.
4. Major policy decisions can be taken by ministers without other consultation.

Q. Elections aid the selection of representatives as decided by the political leaders.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are wrong?

1. Electoral competition is essential for a free and fair election.
2. Election campaigns serve no real purpose.
3. Regular elections allow parties and candidates to acknowledge people’s issues and find a solution for it.
4. Electoral competition should be avoided to ensure that political parties and candidates serve people to the best of their abilities.