Democracy

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What is the central feature of Democracy? a) Inequality b) Equality c) Discrimination d) All of

Q.

Give arguments to support or oppose the following assertions:

• Industrialised countries can afford democracy but the poor need dictatorship to become rich.

• Democracy can’t reduce inequality of incomes between different citizens.

• Government in poor countries should spend less on poverty reduction, health, education and spend more on industries and infrastructure.

• In democracy all citizens have one vote, which means that there is absence of any domination and conflict.

Q. Which of the following countries do not have a democratic form of government?

1. Saudi Arabia
2. United Kingdom
3. Vatican City
4. Australia

Q. Choose the correct option based on the following statements.

S1: Democracies promote inequality.
S2: Democracy enhances the dignity of all their citizens.
S3: Democracy do not allow better quality decision-making.

1. S1: True, S2: False, S3: True
2. S1: False, S2: True, S3: False
3. S1: True, S2: True, S3: True
4. S1: True, S2: False, S3: False

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Democracy is better than any other forms of government. Which of the following claims support this statement?

1. A. It is a more accountable form of government
   

2. B. It ensures rapid economic development of citizens
   

3. C. It improves the quality of decision-making
   

4. D. It enhances the dignity of citizens

Q. Why cannot modern democracies exist without political parties? Explain.

Q. Which of the following is a feature of a monarchical system?

1. Hereditary succession
2. Citizens elect their ruler
3. Elections occur frequently
4. Presence of a two party system

Q. Which of the following instances depict the shortcomings in governance despite the presence of a democratic setup?

1. Racial discrimination against people of different colour
2. Caste-based discrimination
3. Provisions in the constitution for the economically challenged
4. Religious conflicts and riots

Q. Monarchies promote equality.

1. True
2. False

Q. Can I write the functions of political parties as an answer to this question??
Why can modern democracies not exist without political parties? Explain.

Q. Arrange the following events in chronological order:
(a) Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country
(b) Act passed by the Government of Sri Lanka to recognize Sihala as the only official
language
(c) Constitutional amendment Act to create third -tier of democracy
(d) Establishment of State Reorganization Commission

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WAS LEBANON A DEMOCRACY?JUSTIFY

Q. According to the Pew Research Center, how many countries in the world were democracies by the end of 2017?

1. 46
2. 42
3. 96
4. 69

Q. In what ways are democracies different from each other?

Q. Which of the following terms best describes the decision-making process in a democracy?

1. Slow
2. Rapid
3. Authoritarian
4. Unanimous

Q. In a democracy, the popular acceptance of a government is known as ______.

1. Accountability
2. Monarchy
3. Legitimacy
4. Responsiveness

Q.

"Politics and social divisions must not be allowed to mix." Define the statement

Q.

What do you mean by autocracy?

Q. Explain the significance of democracy in detail.

Q. According to the survey conducted by the State of Democracy of South Asia or the SDSA team in 2007, how much percentage of South Asia preferred democracy?

1. 25%
2. 45%
3. 62%
4. 80%

Q. Which among the following is/are common feature(s) of the democracies?

1. Elections
2. Constitutions
3. Political parties
4. Inequality

Q. why is democracy considered the lost of government?

Q. A study conducted by thefound thatof people preferred democracies.

1. SDSA
2. SDAS
3. 62%
4. 38%

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why democracy is the best form of govt. to fight for d recognisation &also accomodate diversities?