Question

A system of democracy in which the members of a group or community participate collectively in decision making. This is called-
a) dictatorship
b) monarchy
c) representative democracy
d) participatory democracy

Answer 1

Answer:

c) representative democracy

Answer 2

A ‘system of democracy’ in which the members of a ‘group or community’ participate collectively in ‘decision making’ is called participatory democracy.

Option: (d)

Explanation:

• Participatory democracy has more involvement of the citizens and large political representation than a normal democracy.  

• There is a major participation of constituencies in the political system.  

• ‘Participatory democracy’ creates opportunities for a vast number of people to take part in decision making and making their contributions towards their country’s political system.