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Democratic Politics - I: What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

Class IX
Political Science
What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
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1. What is the primary feature of democracy?

Rule by a single leader · Participation of citizens · Control by the military · Economic growth

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason for choosing democracy?

It promotes equality · It allows for individual freedom · It ensures economic prosperity · It encourages political participation

3. In a democracy, decisions are made by:

Elected representatives · The military · The judiciary · Wealthy individuals

4. What does 'majority rule' mean in a democracy?

The majority can ignore the minority · The majority makes decisions for all · Only the majority votes count · Majority must always be right

5. Which of the following is a characteristic of a democratic government?

Centralized power · Regular elections · Censorship of media · Limited civil rights