Features of Democracy
Political Science ⇒ Democracy and Political Processes
Features of Democracy starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the importance of fundamental rights in a democracy.
Describe the importance of political equality in a democracy.
Describe the importance of the right to dissent in a democracy.
Describe the importance of transparency in a democratic government.
Describe the role of opposition parties in a democracy.
Explain the concept of majority rule and its limitations in a democracy.
Explain the concept of popular sovereignty in a democracy.
Explain the role of civil society in a democracy.
Which of the following best describes the rule of law in a democracy? (1) Laws apply only to the poor (2) Laws are made by the king (3) Everyone, including leaders, is subject to the law (4) Laws are secret
Which of the following is a feature of democracy? (1) Absence of rule of law (2) Regular change of government (3) No political competition (4) No civil liberties
Which of the following is a feature of democracy? (1) Concentration of power (2) Decentralisation of power (3) Absence of elections (4) Rule by decree
Which of the following is a feature of democracy? (1) Suppression of dissent (2) Respect for diversity (3) Rule by a single party (4) No judicial review
Fill in the blank: In a democracy, the ________ is responsible for interpreting the laws.
Fill in the blank: In a democracy, the ________ is responsible for making laws.
Fill in the blank: In a democracy, the ________ is supreme and all institutions derive their authority from it.
Fill in the blank: In a democracy, the government is formed by the ________ of the people.
Is the existence of an independent judiciary essential for democracy? (Yes/No)
Is the principle of 'one person, one vote' followed in a democracy? (Yes/No)
Is the protection of minority rights a feature of democracy? (Yes/No)
Is the right to information considered a feature of democracy? (Yes/No)
