Introduction to Democarcy

"The rule of few". A form of government in which a select group of people exercises control.

• Democratic

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Meritocracy

Which are features of Democracy?

• Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.

• Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers

• The choice and opportunity is available to all the people on an equal basis

• All the above

The government is always formed by the ____ Party in China.

• Congress

• Labour

• Democratic

• Communist

Democracy is better than other forms of government because

• it is more accountable form of government

• there is no possibility to do mistakes in democracy

• democratic governments prepare an annual budget

• people are given opportunities to participate directly in elections

Democracy cannot survive in the absence of

• Freedom of press

• Independence of judiciary

• Rule of law

• All of the above

Which of the following is not an essential feature of Democracy?

• Free and fair elections

• Universal Adult Franchise

• Centralisation of power

• Rule of law and respect for rights

Identify the argument for or support the democracy.

• Leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instability.

• Democracy is all about political competition and power play.

• Elected leaders do not know about the best interest of the people

• Democratic government is a responsible government.

Can you choose the statement from the list that is associated with Non-Democratic country --

• The government elected by people via universal adult franchise

• People are given basic rights

• The parliament or elected assembly is supreme

• People cannot change the ruler.

Which of these is not a good argument in favour of democracy?

• People feel free and equal in a democracy

• Democracies resolve conflict in a better ways than others

• Democratic government is more accountable to the people

• Democracies are more prosperous than others

Identify the arguments in the support of democracy or for democracy.

• Democracy improves the quality of decision making

• Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens

• Democracy better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct it's mistakes.

• All the above