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Published on: 09/12/2019
What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
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1.
What is rule of law?
2.
Write a response to the following arguments against democracy?
Rule of the majority means the rule of ignorant people. What we need is the rule of the wise, even if they are in small numbers.
3.
Each of these statements contains a democratic and an undemocratic element. Write out the two separately for each statement.
The Election Commission ordered re-polling in a constituency where large-scale rigging was reported.
4.
Here is some information about countries. Based on this information, how would you classify each of these countries. Write 'democratic','undemocratic' or 'notsure' against each of these.
Country P: The parliament cannot pass a law about the army without the consent of the Chief of Army.
5.
After how many years does Mexico hold elections for electing its President?
6.
Read the following statement and choose the correct explanation of democracy.
"Democracy guarantees the freedom of press, liberty, franchise and equal opportunity to all citizens." Which one of the following is true in case of democracy?
Saudi Arabia does not recognise adult franchise for women
Myanmar Government is opposed to political freedom
Pakistani military opposed political rallies in the country.
India grants adult franchise to all eligible people above the age of 18 years.
7.
Which one of the following is an appropriate reason that Chinese Government did not manage famine effectively during 1958-61?
The government was indifferent
The government was undemocratic
The government was communist
The government did not care for people
8.
In which year did Zimbabwe gain independence?
1990
1970
1980
2000
9.
In Fiji, the electoral system does not give equal voting rights to:
Indian
An Indian-Fijian
Estonia
None of the above
10.
The following party always forms government in Mexico:
CPI-M
CPC
PRI
DPI
11.
In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999. He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the
Chief Executive
President
Prime Minister
None of the above
12.
Which one of the following is the correct explanation of democracy?
Government nominated by the rich
Government appointed by rulers
Government elected by the people
Government formed by coalition
13.
What is the meaning of 'democracy'?
It is the rule of military
It is the rule of a king
It is the rule of the people's representatives
It is the rule of a dictator
14.
Which of the following statement is false?
The army rulers of Myanmar are not elected by the people
Dictators like Pinochet are elected by the people
The king of Nepal and Saudi Arabia rule not because the people have chosen them to do so but because they happen to be born into the royal family
All the above
15.
In Greek 'demos' means........and 'kratia' means.............
People, Rule
Rule, People
Ruler, King
King, Rule
16.
Describe the five features of non-democratic Pakistan under General Musarraf?
17.
Explain the major arguments democracy.
18.
Write any five arguments in favour of democracy?
19.
What was the designation taken by Pervez Musharraf for himself when he overthrew the democratic government of Pakistan in 1999?
20.
What steps were taken by PRI to win election in Mexico?
1.
Rule of law states that all are equal in front of law irrespective of their background,economic status,sex, region,caste and religion.
2.
Rule of majority is democratic as it represents the views of all sections of the people.
3.
To order repoll in a constituency by the Election Commision is democratic whereas rigging is undemocratic
4.
Undemocratic
5.
Six years
6.
(d)
India grants adult franchise to all eligible people above the age of 18 years.
7.
(b)
The government was undemocratic
8.
(c)
1980
9.
(b)
An Indian-Fijian
10.
(c)
PRI
11.
(a)
Chief Executive
12.
(c)
Government elected by the people
13.
(c)
It is the rule of the people's representatives
14.
(b)
Dictators like Pinochet are elected by the people
15.
(a)
People, Rule
16.
The five features of nondemocratic Pakistan under General Musharraf are as follows.
1. General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999. He overthrew a democratiacally elected government and declared himself the 'Chief Executive' of the country.
2. Later he changed his desigination of President and in 2002 held a referendum in the country that granted him afive year extension.
3. Under a 'Legal Framework' Order' that amended the constitution of Pakistan The president can dismiss the national or provincial assemblies.
4. The work of the civilian cabinet is supervised by a National Security Council which is dominated by military officers.
5. But the final power rests with military officers and General Musharraf himself.
17.
These are some arguments against democracy.
(i) The regular election and change in leaders makes system instable.
(ii) Due to political competition,leaders use power and money to win election.
(iii) The decision making process is slow as large number of participant has to be consulted.
(iv) Democracy leads to corruption for it is based on electoral competition.
18.
Five arguments in favour of democracy are
(i) A democratic form of government is a better government because it is a more accountable form of government. A democracy requires that the rulers have to attend to the needs of the people.
(ii) Democracy is based on consultation and discussion. Although it takes time, this process reduces the chances of rash and irresponsible decisions. Thus, democracy improves the quality of decision-making.
(iii) Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts in society. In a diverse country like India, democracy keeps our country together.
(iv) As democracy is based on the principle of political equality, it enhances the dignity of citizens.
(v) Democracy is better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct our own mistakes. In democracy, there is a scope for public discussion on these mistakes
19.
General Pervez Musharraf declared himself the Chief Executive of Pakistan when he overthrew the democratic government of Pakistan in 1999.
20.
PRI(Institutional Revolutionary Party) won every election Mexico since 1930 to 2000 because.
(a) Opposition parties did not have any chance to win election
(b) The PRI used all kind of manipulations and employed dirty tricks to win elections.
(c) Government servant and teachers were forced to influence voters
(d) There was no independent media.
(e) Sometimes the polling booths were shifted from one place to another in the last minute, which made it difficult for people to cast their votes.
(f) The PRI spent a large sum of money in the campaign for its candidates
(g) People seemed to really have a choice but in practise, they had no choice and could not the ruling party.
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