Nature of Democracy

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What is the broader meaning of Democracy?explain?

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Which of the following statements about the reasons for conducting elections are false?

(a) Elections enable people to judge the performance of the government.

(b) People select the representative of their choice in an election.

(c) Elections enable people to evaluate the performance of the judiciary.

(d) People can indicate which policies they prefer.

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Why democracy is considered as best form of government ?

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Which of these statements about the relationship between democracy and rights is more valid? Give reasons for your preference.

(a) Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens.

(b) Every country that gives rights to its citizens is a democracy.

(c) Giving rights is good, but it is not necessary for a democracy.

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what is the most common form of democracy in modern world?why?

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Q)Give any five agrument against and in favour of democracy?

Q. Which of the following forms of government is hereditary?

1. Monarchy
2. Autocracy
3. Theocracy
4. Republic

Q. You are living in a democratic country called X. You choose your representatives through free and fair elections. However, a law has been passed recently that prohibits women to vote in the forthcoming elections. In other words, a democratic government has nullified women's right to vote. Legal experts say the law is unconstitutional.

As a citizen, which of the following options would you choose to peacefully oppose the law and express your dissent?

1. Conduct a coup d'état to overthrow the government.
2. Conduct re-elections to replace the existing government.
3. Organise public protests asking the government to repeal the law.
4. Organise an insurrection against the government.

Q. The population of a democratic country follows three major religions, namely X, Y, and Z. The number of people who follow religions X and Z is significantly less than the number of people who follow Y. The elected government is composed mostly of people belonging to religion Y, and it makes laws specially favourable to Y, dismissing the concerns of other religious groups.

Which of the following terms applies to the actions of the government in this case? Select the most appropriate option.

1. Authoritarianism
2. Socialism
3. Fascism
4. Majoritarianism

Q. Which of the following options is the term used to describe the principle of one vote per person, which extends to all adult citizens in a democracy?

1. Universal adult franchise
2. Indian adult rights
3. Adult franchise
4. Universal adult rights

Q. Identify the ways in which citizens can communicate with their democratic government in a non-violent manner.

1. Petitions
2. Coup D'état
3. Newspapers
4. Forming NGOs
5. Public Speeches
6. Peaceful Protest
7. Insurrection
8. Court Cases

Q. Which of the following options is the term used to describe the principle of one vote per person, which extends to all adult citizens in a democracy?

1. Universal adult franchise
2. Indian adult rights
3. Adult franchise
4. Universal adult rights

Q. The ideal of 'unity in diversity' is always compatible with the principle of majority rule in a democracy.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true about democracy?

1. People raising their voice against injustice or coming together for a cause is a punishable crime.
2. People can come together to form a political party to contest against the ruling government.
3. People can express their concerns about the government through newspapers, petitions, and news channels.
4. People cannot disrespect the ruling government through protests and agitations.

Q. What conditions must be fullfilled for an election to be considered democratic

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On any 4 points compare democracy with non democracy?

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What values of democracy get affected by power sharing??

Q. are an opportunity for people to choose the person or party best suited to represent their concerns.

1. Coups
2. Elections
3. Referendums
4. Plebiscites

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what are the various features of democracy?

Q. What changes did the third estate want in the system ?

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1.Enlist the purposes served and not served by the simple definition of Democracy

2.Which country houses the Quanguo Renmin Daibio Dahui? What role does it play in its countrys governance?

3.Why is Democracy the best form of government? Explain.

4.Popular approval is necessary in democracy but it is not sufficient Justify.

5.What factors were held responsible by the Economists for the worst recorded famine of China in 1958-61? 6.Why would the PRI always win elections? Explain.

7. State the third feature of Democracy. Describe the manner in which it is abused in some countries.

8.Which is the most common form of Democracy? Why is it necessary that people rule through their elected representatives?

9.Who issued the `Legal framework order? What was its significance?

10.Explain Democracy as a principle that can be applied to any sphere of life

Q. Which of these statements about the relationship between democracy and rights is more valid?

1. Every country that gives rights to its citizens is a democracy.
2. Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens.
3. Giving rights is good, but it is not necessary for a democracy.
4. All of these

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Briefly describe the tussle between democracy and arbitrary rule in India’s neighboring countries in 1990’s Pakistan and Nepal

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Chinappa was convicted for torturing his wife for dowry. Satbir was held guilty of practicing untouchability. The court did not allow either of them to contest elections. Does this decision go against the principles of democratic elections?

Q. Which of the following countries have a monarchical government in place?

1. Saudi Arabia
2. India
3. Sri Lanka
4. United States of America

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Explain any three difficulties faced by people in a non-democratic country.