class 9 social

What does the term "democracy"mean?

• Government by the wealthy elite

• Government by the military

• Government by the people

• Government by the single ruler

Which of the following is an essential requirement for a democratic government?

• Censorship of the media

• Free and fair elections

• Suppression of political opposition

• Rule by religious leaders

What is the significance of political equality in a democracy?

• It ensures economic equality among people

• It guarantees the right to freedom of speech

• It ensures that every citizen has an equal say in decision making

• It prevents corruption in the government

He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the ‘Chief Executive’ of the country. Later he changed his designation to President and in 2002. Which President of Pakistan was this?

• General Pervez Musharraf

• Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq

• Farooq Leghari

• Muhammad Mian Soomro

Democracy is better than other forms of government because

• It allows change

• It allows voting

• It allows right to opinion

• It allows us to correct its own mistakes

In China,to contest an election ,the candidate should be?

• Member of the Chinese Communist party

• Chinese citizens who are above 35 years

• Member of any eight small parties allied to the Chinese Communist party

• Both (a) and (c)

In ______ according to citizenship rule, people belong to Russian minority finds it difficult to get the right to vote.

• Estonia

• Fiji

• Saudi Arabia

• Myanmar

Which of the following is a cornerstone of democracy?

• Authoritarianism

• Suppression of diverse voices

• Individual rights and rule of law

• Monarchy

In a democracy, who are the leaders accountable to?

• Ministers

• Corporates

• The electorate

• The military.

What role does education play in sustaining democracy?

• It has no impact on democracy

• Education empowers citizens to make informed choices

• Education limits citizens understanding of politics

• Education makes democracy less effective