Question

Which of the following are examples of the political challenges to democracy?

• A. A person in power taking bribes to sign important documents
• B. A criminal winning the elections and becoming head of the government
• C. Political parties supporting the poor by providing food on a daily basis
• D. People in power making schemes for the benefit of the masses

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

A criminal winning the elections and becoming head of the government

Corruption is dishonest behaviour by people in power for their gain. It is a political challenge to democracy. The criminalisation of politics means the entry of criminals in elected political offices of the country. Both of these are examples of political challenges to democracy.