Q1- Features of Democracy

What type of democracy is referred to a pure democracy wherein the citizens come together to decide on issues or pass laws through vote, and that each citizen has a voice in making important decisions for the community?

• a. direct

• b. indirect

• c. inverse

• d. proportional

Which of the following is NOT a defining feature of democracy?

• a. absolute power

• b. rule of law

• c. separation of powers

• d. suffrage

Robert Dahl, a political scientist, listed five criteria that should be in place for the democratic process to commence. Which of the following criteria demonstrates that the citizen can be rallied and mobilized to make their preferences realized through direct participation in the social and political life of the society?

• a. Control of the Agenda

• b. Effective Participation

• c. Enlightened Understanding

• d. The People or the “Demos”

Where does Democracy originated?

• a. China

• b. Egypt

• c. Greece

• d. Rome

One implication of rule of law is the acknowledgement of the fact that citizens have basic rights and freedom. These rights can be broadly categorized into human rights, civil rights, and political rights. Which of the following is an example of personal rights?

• a. Life

• b. Suffrage

• c. Own a property

• d. Run for elective office

Which among the definition of democracy is more substantial and non- traditional?

• a. Democracy is the rule of majority.

• b. Democracy is the rule of the common people.

• c. Democracy is a political system in which the opportunity to participate in decisions is widely shared among all adult citizens.

• d. Democracy is a system of governance in which rulers are held accountable for their actions in the public realm by citizens, acting indirectly through the competition and cooperation of their elected representatives and improved human quality of life.

A community called Chromatica conducts regular elections and consultations to citizens on laws that will be passed and enacted. What type of democracy does Chromatica have?

• a. direct

• b. pure

• c. representative

• d. restrictive

The following statements are some of the advantages of having a democratic government. Which of the following statement is NOT?

• a. Democracy tend to be more impoverished than non- democracies.

• b. Democracy promotes the fundamental human rights and freedom.

• c. Democracy does not resort to aggression and does not take the path to war.

• d. Democracy provide for its people the opportunity to exercise moral responsibility.

An organization called “Bahaghari” is conducting a peaceful assembly every month of June to celebrate Pride Month that advocates, promotes and protects the rights of the LGBT community. Some of these rights are: non-discriminatory work environment, right to be treated, respect with dignity, and right to be secured in all places. What classification of human rights does Bahaghari exercise?

• a. Cultural

• b. Cultural and Personal

• c. Cultural, Personal, and Political

• d. Cultural, Personal, Political, and Socio-economic

Article XI, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution stipulates that a public office is a public trust. In the same article, section 2, it reads: The President, the Vice-President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions, and the Ombudsman may be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes, or betrayal of public trust. What defining features of democracy does Article XI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution satisfies?

• a. Public accountability

• b. Broad citizen engagement

• c. Conduct of regular, fair, and free elections

• d. Regard for human rights