Checks on elected representatives

Q.

Each of these statements contains a democratic and undemocratic element. Write out the two separately for each statement. a) A minister said that some laws have to be passed by the parliament in order to conform to the regulations decided by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). b) The Election Commission ordered re-polling in a constituency where large-scale rigging was reported. c) Women’s representation in parliament has barely reached 10 percent. This led women’s organizations to demand one-third of the seats for women.

Q. _____ takes decisions on behalf of the entire population ?

1. Army officers
2. Court
3. Elected Representatives
4. Voters

Q.

when do we say that elections are fair

Q. Those who disagree with the elected representatives can express their views through which mediums?

1. Meetings
2. TV
3. Newspaper
4. All of the Above

Q. A democratic government can accommodate the views of all kinds of people living in the society and prevent oppressive and unjust forces from controlling the government. Justify.

Q. Where are the principles to regulate the authority of elected representatives stated?

1. The Constitution of India
2. Law Dictionaries
3. Legal History Books
4. Legal Treatises

Q. When can courts disallow the decisions of elected representatives?

1. If the representatives follow the principles or procedures mentioned in the Constitution of India.
2. If the representatives make decisions profiting themselves.
3. If the representatives make decisions to benifit the people and citizens.
4. If the representatives go against the principles or procedures mentioned in the Constitution of India.

Q. Who can disallow the decisions taken by an elected representative if it goes against the principles or procedure of constitution?

1. People
2. Army Officers
3. Civil servants
4. Court

Q. Mr. Prasad became the representative of his city by using unfair means. How can we exercise checks on the election of representative?

1. Rules and principles enshrined in the Constitution need to be followed.
2. The courts can declare the election as null and void.
3. Television, newspapers, and other forms of media can be used to highlight the unfair means used in the election.
4. Those who voted against the representatives can stage protests to vandalise property.

Q. When can courts disallow the decisions of elected representatives?

1. If the representatives follow the principles or procedures mentioned in the Constitution of India.
2. If the representatives make decisions to benifit the people and citizens.
3. If the representatives make decisions profiting themselves.
4. If the representatives go against the principles or procedures mentioned in the Constitution of India.

Q. Those who disagree with the elected representatives can express their views through which mediums?

1. Meetings
2. TV
3. Newspaper
4. All of the Above

Q. Who can disallow the decisions taken by an elected representative if it goes against the principles or procedure of constitution?

1. People
2. Army Officers
3. Court
4. Civil servants

Q. In a democracy, the authority of the people who get elected is regulated by certain principles which are stated in the _______
of the country.

1. Democracy
2. Law book
3. Ancient scriptures
4. Constitution

Q. Mr. Prasad became the representative of his city by using unfair means. How can we exercise checks on the election of representative?

1. Rules and principles enshrined in the Constitution need to be followed.
2. The courts can declare the election as null and void.
3. Television, newspapers, and other forms of media can be used to highlight the unfair means used in the election.
4. Those who voted against the representatives can stage protests to vandalise property.