WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? WHY DEMOCRACY?
Worksheet
VESU,SURAT(English Medium) Date-26/4/21
Very short answer type questions (one mark each)
1. Trace the derivation of the word ‘democracy’.
2. Define dictatorship.
3. With whom does the final decision making power rest in a democracy?
4. By whom is the President of China appointed?
5. Why are quality decisions a possibility in a democracy?
6. When does a citizen have an equal role in decision making?
7. Which is the most common form of democracy in today's world?
8. Which party always forms the government in China?
9. What is the name of the Chinese parliament?
10.Do the women of Saudi Arabia have the right to vote?
11.What is peculiar about rule in Zimbabwe?
12.What is the electoral system in Fiji?
13.How can you say that people did not have any choice in democratic Mexico?
14.A single party, the ‘Baath Party' is allowed to rule in which country?
15.What is direct democracy?
Answer the following questions (SHORT AND LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS)
1. What are the various forms of government? Describe them in brief.
2. ‘Democracy is of the people, for the people and by the people.’ Explain how the people
are rulers in a democracy.
3. Distinguish between democratic and non democratic government.
4. “In a democracy, the final decision making power must rest with those elected by the
people.” Elaborate.
5. Explain the major features of democracy.
6. What are the difficulties people face in non-democratic countries?
7. How did Gen. Musharraf establish his rule in Pakistan?
8. “In China, elections are regularly held after 5 years for electing the country’s parliament;
still, it cannot be called a democratic country.”Give reasons.
9. How elections in India are different than Mexico?
10.‘Is it good to elect president for life or is it better to hold regular elections after every 5
years’? Express your view with reasons to support them.
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Answers
Answer:
answer 1 -The word 'democracy' has its origins in the Greek language. It combines two shorter words: 'demos' meaning whole citizen living within a particular city-state and 'kratos' meaning power or rule. ... A belief in shared power: based on a suspicion of concentrated power (whether by individuals, groups or governments).
2-Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people. Rulers elected by the people take all major decisions. The rulers of democracy have to attend to the needs of the people.
3-Democracy is defined as government by the people. Non-Democracy refers to a form of government which is opposed to democracy. ... Democracy is referred to as the rule of the people. It is a political system, wherein people have a say in matters affecting their lives.
4-a democracy, the final decision making power must rest with those elected by the people because it is good for a country and its citizens. If any country formally have an elected parliament and government but the real power rests with those who are not elected, then this cannot be called people's rule.
5-Some of the major features of a democracy are: The final decision making power rests with those elected by the people. It must be based on a free and fair election. Each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value
6-The difficulties people face in a non-democratic country are:
No freedom to elect their rulers.
People cant form organisation or organise protest against the rulers.
No freedom of speech and expression.
Don't have any say in government policies.
Civic rights are curtailed.
7-General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in Pakistan in October 1999. He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the Chief Executive of the country. ... In August, 2002, he issued a 'Legal Framework Order' that amended the Constitution of Pakistan.