Question

In country ‘X’, fair elections were conducted, and the government in power was ousted. The new government was then formed without any hassles.​ ​Identify X’s preferred form of government. List down the key features of such a form of government.​​

Answer 1

Solution:

• X employs a democratic form of government because it:​ ​
• It conducts free and fair elections.​ ​
• It respects the people’s mandate.​ ​
• Democracy is a form of government of the people, by the people, and for the people.​​
• Key features of a democratic government​:
  • Leaders are elected by the people​ ​
  • Equality before the law​ ​
  • Respecting the rights and freedoms ​ of people.