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pillar of democracy

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Components of a political party are

(a)  

2.

Complaints are testimony of the

(a)  

3.

Which of the following is NOT service the government provides?

a)

ambulance service

b)

grocery stores

c)

snow plows

d)

education

4.

What is justice?

a)

Individuals and groups have the same opportunities in life

b)

Elected representatives act on behalf of citizens

c)

People have the right to think and speak as they wish

d)

Fair treatment of individuals and groups

5.

What is equity?

a)

Individuals and groups have the same opportunities in life

b)

Elected representatives act on behalf of citizens

c)

People have the right to think and speak as they wish

d)

Fair treatment of individuals and groups

6.

What is representation?

a)

Individuals and groups have the same opportunities in life

b)

Elected representatives act on behalf of citizens

c)

People have the right to think and speak as they wish

d)

Fair treatment of individuals and groups

7.

What are the different aspects of democracy?

a)

Social Aspect

b)

Economic Aspect

c)

Political Aspect

d)

All the above

8.

Why is democracy better than other forms of government?

a)

It promotes equality among citizens

b)

It enhances the dignity of the individual

c)

It provides methods to resolve conflicts among citizens

d)

All the above

9.

Who said "Democracy as Government of the people, by the people and for the people. "

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

George Bush

c)

Nelson Mandela

d)

John lock

10.

Which of the following is the best form of government?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Monarchy

11.

If a government provides its citizens a right and means to examine the process of decision, it is :

a)

A stable government

b)

A responsible government

c)

An accountable government

d)

A transparent government

12.

What is meant by transparency?

a)

Decisiona taken through the correct procedure

b)

Decisions taken by one party

c)

Decisions taken by the king

d)

All of these

13.

Which one of the following is not associated with dictatorship?

a)

It ensures equality and justice to all

b)

It ensures stability

c)

It ensures quick and decisive action

d)

It ensures efficiency

14.

Abilities to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts is a plus point of :

a)

Dictatorial regimes

b)

Democratic regimes

c)

Monarchical regimes

d)

All of these

15.

It stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual :

a)

Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Autocracy

d)

Monarchy

16.

Rule of the people known as :

a)

Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Monarchy

d)

Government

17.

In the context of assessing democracy which among the following is odd one out. Democracies need to ensure :

a)

Free and fair elections

b)

Dignity of the individual

c)

Majority rule

d)

Equal treatment before law

18.

In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is correct - democracies have successfully eliminated :

a)

Conflicts among people

b)

Economic inequalities among people

c)

Differences of opinion about how marginalized sections are to be treated

d)

The idea of political inequality

19.

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

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Military

20.

What is the primary quality of the type of democracy found in Athens?

a)

have representatives

b)

gossip in the marketplace

c)

meet on a hill

d)

vote directly on laws