Democracy
Political Science ⇒ Political Theory
Democracy starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Define democracy in your own words.
Describe any one method by which citizens can participate in a democracy other than voting.
Describe any two challenges faced by modern democracies.
Discuss the importance of free and fair elections in a democracy.
Explain the concept of 'accountability' in a democratic government.
Explain the concept of 'political equality' in a democracy.
Explain the concept of 'separation of powers' in a democracy.
Explain the difference between a democratic and a non-democratic government.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'popular sovereignty'? (1) Power rests with the monarch (2) Power rests with the people (3) Power rests with the military (4) Power rests with the judiciary
Which of the following countries is considered the birthplace of democracy? (1) India (2) Greece (3) China (4) Egypt
Which of the following is a challenge to democracy? (1) Political apathy (2) Active participation (3) Free press (4) Rule of law
Which of the following is a direct form of democracy? (1) Referendum (2) Parliamentary system (3) Presidential system (4) Monarchy
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for conducting elections in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the highest judicial authority in India, which protects the rights of citizens in a democracy.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the supreme law-making body in a parliamentary democracy like India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ system in India ensures representation of different sections of society in the Parliament.
True or False: Democracy guarantees economic equality to all citizens.
True or False: Democracy is only about holding elections.
True or False: In a democracy, citizens have the right to criticise the government.
True or False: In a democracy, the government can ignore the Constitution.
