What is Democracy?
1. What is the fundamental principle of democracy?
A) Rule by a king
B) Rule by elected representatives
C) Rule by a military leader
D) Rule by religious leaders
2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of democracy?
A) Free and fair elections
B) Rule by a single party
C) Political equality
D) Government accountable to citizens
3. In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with:
A) The army
B) The judiciary
C) The elected representatives
D) The wealthiest citizens
4. Which of the following best describes a democratic election?
A) Only one candidate is allowed to contest
B) People have a real choice to elect their rulers
C) The government decides the winner
D) Voting is compulsory for all
5. In which country did the term ‘Democracy’ originate?
A) Rome
B) Greece
C) India
D) France
Why Define Democracy?
1. Why is it important to define democracy?
A) To ensure all countries follow the same rules
B) To distinguish true democracies from false claims
C) To make democracy seem more complex
D) To eliminate elections
2. Which statement best defines democracy?
A) Government by the elite
B) Government of the people, by the people, for the people
C) Rule by military leaders
D) Rule by corporate organizations
3. Why do different people define democracy differently?
A) Because it is a broad concept
B) Because democracy is not a real political system
C) Because only developed countries follow democracy
D) Because democracy applies only to elections
4. Why is defining democracy a challenge?
A) Democracy has no universal principles
B) Different countries practice democracy in different ways
C) Only some countries follow democratic norms
D) Democracy is a fixed concept
5. What does defining democracy help with?
A) Understanding its key features and principles
B) Making it more difficult to implement
C) Limiting people’s participation
D) Ensuring military control
Answers and Explanations
What is Democracy?
1. Correct Answer: B) Rule by elected representatives
2. Correct Answer: B) Rule by a single party
3. Correct Answer: C) The elected representatives
4. Correct Answer: B) People have a real choice to elect their rulers
5. Correct Answer: B) Greece
Why Define Democracy?
1. Correct Answer: B) To distinguish true democracies from false claims
2. Correct Answer: B) Government of the people, by the people, for the people
3. Correct Answer: A) Because it is a broad concept
4. Correct Answer: B) Different countries practice democracy in different ways
5. Correct Answer: A) Understanding its key features and principles
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