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what is democracy and why democracy make some short questions...​

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Answered by prithikaswar9
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Answer:

a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

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Answered by vedika106
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Question 1.

What is representative democracy?

Answer:

Under representative democracy all the people do not rule or take decisions but a majority or elected representatives are allowed to take decisions on behalf of all the people.

Question 2.

Which is the most common form of democracy in today’s world?

Answer:

Representative Democracy.

Question 3.

Name any two characteristics of democracy.

Answer:

People choose their rulers.

People have freedom to express their views.

Question 4.

Why are quality decisions a possibility in a democracy?

Answer:

A democratic decision always involves many persons, discussions and meetings.

Question 5.

Whose rule is democracy considered to be?

Answer:

People’s rule e.g., Salvador Allende’s rule in Chile.

Question 6.

With whom does the final decision-making power rest in a democracy?

Answer:

Elected representatives of the people.

Question 7.

Under which form of government political equality given importance?

Answer:

Democratic.

Question 8.

In spite of having a vast social diversity, what keeps the people of India together?

Answer:

Democracy.

Question 9.

What should be done in a democracy if mistakes are committed?

Answer:

There should be public discussion on these mistakes.

Question 10.

When do we say that elections are fair?

Answer:

The elections must offer a real choice between political alternatives.

Question 11.

‘In a democracy, the majority of the people rule through their elected representatives.’ Give reasons. HOTS

Answer:

Modem democracies involve such a large number of people that it is physically impossible for them to sit together, and take a collective decision.

Even if they could, the citizen does not have the time, the desire or the skills to take part in all the decisions.

Question 12.

How does democracy in a country enhance the dignity of an individual? State three points.

Answer:

Democracy is based on the principle of political equality. So all the citizens whether rich or poor, educated or uneducated have the same status.

People are not subjects of a ruler, they are the rulers themselves.

The ruler has 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.

Question 13.

When does a citizen have an equal role in decision-making?

Answer:

If a decision involves many persons, discussions and meetings.

Question 14.

What is Referendum?

Answer:

A direct vote in which the entire electorate is asked to either accpet or reject a proposal.

Question 15.

When did the World Trade Organization set up?

Answer:

1955.

Question 16.

Which form of government is considered nbn-democratic?

Answer:

Military rule or monarchy.

Question 17.

By whom was the ‘Legal Framework Order’ issued in Pakistan?

Answer:

General Pervez Musharraf.

Question 18.

After how many yeafcs does Mexico hold elections for electing its president? ‘

Answer:

After every six years.

Question 19.

During which period did China record its worst famine in the I world’s history?

Answer:

During 1958-1961.

Question 20.

Before contesting elections in China, whose approval does a candidate need to have?

Answer:

The Chinese Communist Party.

Question 21.

Which country does not give voting rights to minorities?

Answer:

Estonia.

Question 22.

By whom is the President of China appointed?

Answer:

Members of the National People’s Congress.

Question 23.

Name any two countries where free and fair elections are not held.

Answer:

China and Mexico

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