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Essence of democracy

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Form of government in which one person or small group possess absolute power

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Military

2.

System which can reduce possibility of tension among different groups

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Military

3.

Which is correct about democracy

a)

dignity of citizens

b)

Political equality

c)

Idea of deliberation and negotiation

d)

All above

4.
The term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”
a)
the mob
b)
the monarch
c)
the president
d)
the people
5.

The Greek word "kratos" means ____________________.

a)

judge

b)

rule

c)

law

d)

governor

6.

DEMOCRACY FIRST STARTED IN

a)

ROME

b)

GREECE

c)

MEXICO

d)

ENGLAND

7.

CHOOSE THE 3 BRANCHES OF DEMOCRACY

a)

LEGISLATIVE

b)

JUDICIARY

c)

EXECUTIVE

d)

HELLO

8.

LEGISLATIVE POWER:

a)

MAKES THE LAW

b)

MAKES SURE PEOPLE OBEY THE LAW

c)

JUDGES CRIMES

d)

I DIDN'T STUDY :(

9.

EXECUTIVE POWER:

a)

MAKES THE LAW

b)

MAKES SURE PEOPLE OBEY THE LAW

c)

JUDGES CRIMES

d)

None Of These

10.

JUDICIARY POWER:

a)

MAKES THE LAW

b)

MAKES SURE PEOPLE OBEY THE LAW

c)

JUDGES CRIMES

d)

None Of These

11.

Which are features of Democracy?

a)

Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.

b)

Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers

c)

The choice and opportunity is available to all the people on an equal basis

d)

All the above

12.

The right to vote granted to only some citizens of a country of by the government is called

a)

Universal adult franchise

b)

Universal male franchise

c)

Franchise

13.

In India general elections are held

a)

Once in 4 years

b)

Once in 5 years

c)

Every alternate year

14.

Who said this - Democracy is a Government of the people, by the people and for the people?

(a)  

15.

Democracy is better than other forms of government because

a)

it is more accountable form of government

b)

there is no possibility to do mistakes in democracy

c)

democratic governments prepare an annual budget

d)

people are given opportunities to participate directly in elections

16.

In a democracy, the final decision-making power is in the hands of those who are

a)

nominated by the government

b)

elected by the people

c)

authorized by the president to do so

d)

authorized by the Prime Minister to do so

17.

Which of the following features of democracy is/are responsible to improve the quality of decision-making?

a)

Democracy is based on consultation and discussion

b)

democratic decisions always involve many persons

c)

Decisions are taken after discussions and meetings

d)

All of the above.

18.

The most common form of democracy

a)

proportional democracy

b)

representative democracy

c)

liberal democracy

d)

direct democracy