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WorksheetsElections and Democracy
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 24mins
“rule by __________ .”
What can you infer from the fact that half the world's countries are democracies?
Half the world can vote in elections in India.
Half the world's people have a say in their government.
Which is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?
Only the wealthy can vote.
free elections
limits on lawmakers
citizens rule
The citizens choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government is this?
Direct Democracy
United Democracy
Republic Democracy
Representative Democracy
What are the two types of democracy?
republican/democratic
representative/direct
representative/democracy
fair/unfair
Students in Mrs. Jones class get to vote on which days they will go to on their class trip, this is a form of ______________.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Why would a direct democracy be difficult in a country such as India?
Lack of public interest
Our massive population
Technology is not available
The countries relatively small size
In your locality, a group of 12 people were chosen to vote on the new community parking rules, this is a form of __________________.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Political parties are allotted symbols by
The party leaders
The constitution of India
The Election Commission
The government of India
The symbol of Indian National Congress party is:
Which one of the following is not a regional party?
The Akali Dal
The Telugu Desam Party
The Indian National Congress
The Shiv Sena
A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a....................
Federal
Union
Political Party
Pressure group
Every party in India has to register itself with................
Parliament
President
Election Commission
Section office
The Political Party that runs the government is :
Ruling party
Factional group
Opposition party
Interest group
