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WorksheetsWhat Democracy and why democracy?
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by
rich people
royal families
the king
the people
When did General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in Pakistan?
October 1999
July 1997
August 2000
April 2000
In which year, General Pervez Musharraf held a referendum which granted him five years extension as a president?
2004
2003
2000
2002
In a democracy, the final decision-making power is in the hands of those who are
nominated by the government
elected by the people
authorized by the president to do so
authorized by the Prime Minister to do so
After which regular intervals, elections are held in China for electing the country's Parliament?
6 Years
4 Years
5 Years
7 Years
Since its independence in _____, Mexico holds elections after every sis years to elect its President.
1930
1928
1935
1947
Which one of the following is considered as an accountable form of government
Autocratic government
Dictator government
Democratic Government
Military Government
Which of the following features of democracy is/are responsible to improve the quality of decision-making?
Democracy is based on consultation and discussion
democratic decisions always involve many persons
Decisions are taken after discussions and meetings
All of the above.
Which one of the following is not followed in a democratic form of government?
Dignity of citizens
Assurance of political rights to the citizens
Restriction on freedom of speech and expression
consultation in decision-making
The principle of democracy is applicable to
right to speech only
political rights only
any sphere of life
rights to life only
The most common form of democracy
proportional democracy
representative democracy
liberal democracy
direct democracy
In context of an ideal democracy, 'True democracy will come to this country only when no one goes....."
unemployed
landless
hungry to bed
None of the above
What do we mean by a democratic decision?
decision taken by a parliament
decision taken by an executive
decision taken by the head of the state
decision taken by discussions and consultations
Which form of government requires all citizens to take part in politics?
Monarchy
Dictatorship
One-party government
Democracy
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
