Product of two numbers is
One number is -24.
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13
Also
Exercise 1.2
1. Find the additive inverse of the following rational
numbers.
(i) 78
(ii) -635 (iii
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Answers
Answer:
iii) As most of the decisions are taken by discussions, this reduces the
chances of rash or irresponsible decisions.
iv) If the decision is not according to the wishes of the people, they have the
right to protest, and even can force the government to withdraw it.
10. “Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and
conflicts”. Explain.
OR
Why is democracy called a “Government by discussion”?
A. i. Democracy provides all the citizens some basic rights through which they
can give their opinion.
ii. Democracy provides a chance to all the citizens to choose their
representatives, and change them, if they do not work according to their
wishes.
iii. In the parliament, all the members have the right to give their opinions.
iv. Democracy provides the citizens a right to follow any religion.
11. “Democracy is better than other forms of government because it
allows us to correct its own mistakes.” Explain.
A. There is no guarantee that mistakes cannot be made in a democracy. No
form of government can guarantee that. The advantage in a democracy is
that such mistakes cannot be hidden for long. There is a space for public
discussion on these mistakes. And there is a room for correction. Either
the rulers have to change their decisions, or the rulers can be changed.
This cannot happen in a non-democratic government.
12. “Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.” Explain.
A. i. Democracy is based on the principle of political equality. So all the
citizens whether rich or poor, educated or uneducated have the same
status.
ii. People are not subjects of a ruler, they are the rulers themselves.
iii. The ruler had to rule or work according to the wishes and the needs of
the people. If the people do not like the ruler they can change him through
election.
13. How do the elections in Mexico proves undemocratic?
A. i. Every elections were won by the party called PRI (Institutional
Revolutionary Party) in Mexico.
ii. Opposition parties did contest elections, but never managed to win.
iii. The PRI was known to use many dirty tricks to win elections. All those
who were employed in government offices had to attend its party meetings.
iv. Teachers of government schools used to force parents to vote for the
PRI.
v. Media largely ignored the activities of opposition political parties except
to criticize them.
vi. 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.
14. Give few instances of denial of equal right to vote.
A. i. In Saudi Arabia women do not have the right to vote.
Answer:
additive inverse :
additive inverse :(i) 78 => -78
additive inverse :(i) 78 => -78(ii) -635 => 635
additive inverse :(i) 78 => -78(ii) -635 => 635(iii) 7 => -7