Democracy and Governance Concepts

The video explores the concept of democracy, tracing its origins to ancient Greece and explaining its core principles, such as citizen participation and peaceful power transitions. It highlights examples of democracy in practice, like India's elections, and contrasts them with non-democratic systems in Myanmar and Pakistan. The video also discusses challenges to democracy, such as unfair elections in China and Mexico, and the denial of voting rights in Saudi Arabia and Fiji. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of political rights and constitutional limits in a democratic government.

What is the origin of the word 'democracy'?

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Latin

What is a fundamental idea of democracy regarding government change?

• Through foreign intervention

• Through peaceful transfers of power

• Through hereditary succession

• Through violent uprising

Which country is mentioned as having a non-democratic government due to military rule?

• Pakistan

• India

• China

• Myanmar

In a democracy, who should hold the final decision-making power?

• Foreign governments

• Military leaders

• Elected representatives

• Wealthy individuals

What is a characteristic of a non-democratic government as seen in the example of Pakistan?

• Elected officials have full power

• Citizens have equal voting rights

• Military leaders hold significant power

• Media is free and independent

What is a key feature of a democratic election?

• Only one party can win

• Elections are held every ten years

• Free and fair competition

• Candidates are chosen by the government

Which country is mentioned as having elections influenced by a single party's control?

• Mexico

• India

• Estonia

• Myanmar

Which country required women to wait until 2015 to gain the right to vote?

• Estonia

• Zimbabwe

• Fiji

• Saudi Arabia

What is the value of each vote in a true democracy?

• One vote, one value

• Varies by religion

• Varies by race

• Varies by income

Which country is highlighted for having a government that manipulates elections and media?

• Fiji

• Zimbabwe

• China

• Saudi Arabia