Question

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow -

Part A

The example of Zimbabwe shows that popular approval of the rulers is necessary in a democracy, but it is not sufficient. Popular governments can be undemocratic. Popular leaders can be autocratic. If we wish to assess a democracy, it is important to look at the elections. But it is equally important to look before and after the elections. There should be sufficient room for normal political activity, including political opposition, in the period before elections. This requires that the state should respect some basic rights of the citizen. They should be free to think, to have opinions, to express these in public, to form associations, to protest and take other political actions. Everyone should be equal in the eyes of law. These rights must be protected by an independent judiciary whose orders are obeyed by everyone.

Part B

In China, elections are regularly held after every five years for electing the country’s parliament, called Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui (National People’s Congress). The National People’s Congress has the power to appoint the President of the country. It has
nearly 3,000 members elected from all over China. Some members are elected by the army. Before contesting elections, a candidate needs the approval of the Chinese Communist Party. Only those who are members of the Chinese Communist Party or eight smaller parties allied to it were allowed to contest elections held in 2002-03. The government is always formed by the Communist Party.

1. Examine the necessary conditions required for a nation to be called democratic. Mention any two.
2. Zimbabwe was governed by one political party and one leader for a long time. Discuss the reasons for the same.
3. Compare the elections held in Zimbabwe with that of elections in China. Do you think either of the two fulfil conditions of free and fair elections? Give arguments to support the answer.
4. Which organ of the government in a democracy looks after the rights of citizens?

Answer 1

Answer:

Communist Party or eight smaller parties allied to it were allowed to contest elections held in 2016-18

1. The government is always formed by the Communist Party.

1. Examine the necessary conditions required fornation to be called democratic. Mention any two

Explanation:

2. Zimbabwe was governed by one political party and one leader for a long time. Discuss the reasons for the same.

3. Compare the elections held in Zimbabwe with that of elections in China. Do you think either of the two fulfil conditions of free and fair elections? Give arguments to support the answer.

4. Which organ of the government in a democracy looks after the

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