Representative Democracy

Q. Who invites the leader of the majority party to form the government in a state?

1. The President
2. The Governor
3. The Prime Minister
4. The Leader of Opposition

Q. The rulers of a non-democratic government ____________________.

1. Respect the diversity existing in the country
2. Act to the wishes of the people
3. May not respond to peoples needs
4. Elected by the people

Q. Mark the feature of a non democratic government?

1. Free and fair elections
2. Accountability
3. Transparency
4. Inefficiency

Q. Which of the following statement/s is/are false?

1. Each person gets one vote.
2. Only the citizens above the age of eighteen years are allowed to vote in India.
3. In India, elections are conducted every six years.
4. Each vote has equal weight.

Q. Why do we feel that democracy was a better form of government?

1. Promotes equality among citizens.
2. Promotes military rule in the country.
3. Support political leaders and followers.
4. Provides a method to create conflicts.

Q. One of the features of a democratic government is ____________.

1. Efficiency.
2. Accountability.
3. Transparency.
4. Centralization.

Q. Statement 1: The majority needs to work with the minority so that the government represents a general view.
Statement 2: Injustice may happen with minorities if their views are not considered.

1. Statements 1 and 2 are true.
2. Statements 1 and 2 are false.
3. Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
4. Statement 1 is false, but statement 2 is true.

Q. Based on this information, how would you classify the country? Write ‘democratic’, ‘undemocratic’ or ‘not sure’ against it.
Country F: All the major economic decisions about the country are taken by officials of the central bank which the ministers cannot change.

Q. An important role in the success of a democracy is _____________.

1. Power-sharing.
2. Elections.
3. Discussion and negotiation.
4. People's struggle.

Q. Constitution provides all registered voters above the age of _____ an opportunity to contest in the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.

1. 18
2. 35
3. 21
4. 25

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. What is the minimum age a citizen must attain to vote in a public election in India?

1. 17
2. 18
3. 21
4. 25

Q. Why is it essential to hold elections every four to six years in democratic countries?

Choose the most appropriate option.

1. To maintain law and order in the country
2. To provide an opportunity for people to express their choice
3. To uphold the central tenet of secularism
4. To strengthen the judicial process of a democracy