Question

Which of the following is/are the characteristics of a democratic country?

• A. Head of the state being a hereditary ruler
• B. Active participation of the people in politics and civic life
• C. Citizens have the right to vote
• D. Protection of the human rights of all citizens

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

Protection of the human rights of all citizens

A political system for choosing the government through free and fair elections is one of the main aspects of a country being democratic. Active participation of the people in politics and civic life is one of the main characteristics of a democratic country. In a democratic country, head of the state is generally an elected individual rather than a hereditary ruler. Citizens have the right to vote in a democratic country.