Universal Adult Franchise

Q. Which of the following is against the democratic process of elections?

1. Parties and candidates must be free to conduct elections.
2. Elections must be held regularly.
3. Elections should be conducted in free and fair manner.
4. The right to vote should be given only to the propertied class.

Q. Consider the following statement and choose the correct option:

The Election Commission ordered re-polling in the constituency where large scale rigging was reported.

1. The action taken by Election Commission upholds the spirit of democracy.
2. The action taken by Election Commission is undemocratic in nature.
3. The Election Commission should have ignored the reports of large scale rigging.
4. The Election Commission does not have the power to order re-polling.

Q.

Can we draw the following conclusions from the information given in this chapter? Give two facts to support your position for each of these. a) Election Commission of India does not have enough powers to conduct free and fair elections in the country. b) There is a high level of popular participation in the elections in our country. c) It is very easy for the party in power to win an election. d) Many reforms are needed to make our elections completely free and fair.

Q.

Surekha is an officer in-charge of ensuring free and fair elections in an assembly constituency in a state. Describe what she should focus on for each of the following stages of election: a) Election campaign b) Polling day c) Counting day

Q. The citizenship rules of make it difficult for the ethnic minorities to get the right to vote. Choose answers in alphabetical order.

1. Hungarian
2. Germany
3. Estonia
4. Russian

Q. A country claims to be democratic, but it does not give voting rights to citizens who do not follow the state's religion. Which of the following features is/are ignored in that country?

1. Universal Adult Franchise
2. One person, one vote
3. Rule of law
4. Freedom of choice

Q.

Democracy enhances de dignity of citizens.Discuss.(3mrks)

Q. Match the following.

1. Unfair elections
2. Military rule
3. No adult suffrage

Q. What is the minimum age to vote in India?

1. 18
2. 19
3. 17
4. 21

Q. The people of the United States demonstrated their disapproval of Clinton's first two years in office by __________.

1. Holding demonstrations in Washington to express their displeasure
2. Appointing a special counsel to investigate Bill Clinton
3. Electing Republicans to Congress in 1994
4. Electing New Democrats to Congress in 1994
5. Impeaching Bill Clinton

Q.

How does democracy in a country enhance the dignity of an individual? State three points

Q. Discuss merits and demerits of direct elections?