Quiz on Democracy

What is the origin of the word 'democracy'?

• German

• Greek

• French

• Latin

According to Abraham Lincoln, what is democracy?

• Rule of the elite

• Rule of the people

• Rule of the military

• Rule of the monarch

Which country is ruled by the army and is not considered a democracy?

• Canada

• Myanmar

• Switzerland

• India

What type of democracy involves citizens participating in decision-making personally?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

In which country did King Yanendra take complete control of the government in 2005?

• Bhutan

• Sri Lanka

• India

• Nepal

What is the main argument against democracy that it can lead to instability?

• Politicians are not concerned about morality

• Quick action is not possible

• Leaders keep changing

• Ordinary people are not qualified to select a good leader

Which country did not allow women to vote until 2015, thus lacking political equality for citizens?

• Saudi Arabia

• Fiji

• Estonia

• Zimbabwe

What is the effect of democracy on citizens in enforcing political equality?

• Enhances the dignity of citizens

• Leads to instability

• Limits freedom of speech

• Allows for corruption

What is the foundation of a democracy?

• Dictatorship

• Military rule

• Free and fair elections

• Monarchy