Question 1

When can political competition in democracy become negative?

Accepted Answer

When it becomes only a race for power and posts Race for power and posts can become a criticism of democracy. Exam tip: separate positive and negative forms of competition.

Question 2

What kind of governance do debate and consultation create in democracy?

Accepted Answer

Participatory governance Consultation connects citizens and representatives with decisions. Exam tip: treat participatory governance as a pro-democracy point.

Question 3

What is common between instability and delay in criticism of democracy?

Accepted Answer

Both are arguments against democracy Instability and delay are both criticisms of democracy. Exam tip: keep a separate list of arguments against democracy.

Question 4

If citizens get the opportunity to participate in governance, which merit of democracy is shown?

Accepted Answer

Citizen participation Democracy makes citizens participants, not merely subjects. Exam tip: treat participation as a key merit.

Question 5

Which pro-democracy argument is most related to equality of people?

Accepted Answer

Dignity of the individual In a democracy, every adult citizen has equal political rights, reflected in the principle of ‘one person, one vote, one value’. Such equality recognises the dignity of every individual. Therefore, dignity of the individual is the pro-democracy argument most closely connected with equality. Delay in decision-making is a criticism of democracy, while competition for power and political instability are not arguments about equality. Exam tip: connect equal political rights with the dignity of the individual.

Question 6

If someone says every decision in democracy may be under pressure of popularity, which side is being presented?

Accepted Answer

Criticism of democracy The popularity pressure argument can be a criticism of democracy. Exam tip: identify short-term popular decisions carefully.

Question 7

Which feature of democracy gives citizens the opportunity to question rulers?

Accepted Answer

Accountability Accountability gives citizens a basis to question rulers. Exam tip: connect questioning with accountability.

Question 8

Solving differences through discussion instead of suppression in democracy strengthens which argument?

Accepted Answer

Democracy can handle social differences Democracy provides a peaceful method in a diverse society. Exam tip: keep resolving differences as a pro-democracy argument.

Question 9

If elected leaders misunderstand people's interests in democracy, which argument against democracy is formed?

Accepted Answer

Elected leaders can also take wrong decisions This argument questions the limits of elected leaders. Exam tip: place it under criticism of democracy.

Question 10

Why is the ability to correct mistakes in democracy important compared to dictatorship?

Accepted Answer

Because people can change rulers Elections and public opinion in democracy give chances to correct mistakes. Exam tip: treat it as a strong pro-democracy argument.

Question 11

Which statement gives a balanced evaluation of democracy's merits and criticisms?

Accepted Answer

Democracy has weaknesses but gives chance of correction and accountability Democracy has criticisms yet it has capacity for correction. Exam tip: learn to give balanced answers.

Question 12

How can people's participation affect decisions in democracy?

Accepted Answer

People's needs can be included in decisions Participation can make decisions closer to people's experiences. Exam tip: connect participation with better decisions.

Question 13

If leaders make false promises to win elections in democracy, which argument against democracy becomes stronger?

Accepted Answer

Lack of morality in political competition False promises may show weakness of competition for power. Exam tip: connect electoral morality with criticism.

Question 14

If a government changes policy after listening to public opinion, which pro-democracy argument is shown?

Accepted Answer

Public participation and accountability Public opinion can push government toward correction and accountability. Exam tip: treat public opinion as a strength of democracy.

Question 15

Why does a majority decision in democracy also pass through discussion?

Accepted Answer

So different views and interests can be understood Discussion can make the majority decision more thoughtful. Exam tip: remember dialogue along with majority.

Question 16

Why is it said in criticism of democracy that elections can be very expensive?

Accepted Answer

Because money power and campaigning may involve high expense Expensive elections can raise concerns of corruption and money power. Exam tip: connect election expenses with arguments against democracy.

Question 17

If policies can change according to people's needs in democracy, which benefit is shown?

Accepted Answer

Government accountability People's needs can influence policy. Exam tip: remember accountability and public participation together.

Question 18

If there is no open discussion on decisions in democracy, which pro-democracy argument is harmed?

Accepted Answer

Better decisions and participation Open discussion is linked with decision improvement and people's participation. Exam tip: understand discussion as a strength of democracy.

Question 19

Which benefit weakens if differences are suppressed in democracy?

Accepted Answer

Peaceful resolution of differences A merit of democracy is that differences come out and are resolved through dialogue. Exam tip: see suppression of differences as against a democratic merit.

Question 20

If citizens have vote but government does not answer their questions, which democratic merit weakens?

Accepted Answer

Accountability Direct answer: Option A, Accountability. In a democracy, voting is important, but it is not the whole system. After choosing representatives, citizens must be able to ask questions, seek information, criticize policies, and expect explanations. This duty of the government to explain its decisions and accept responsibility is called accountability. Step by step: citizens vote; representatives form a government; the government makes decisions; citizens ask about those decisions; the government answers and can be judged or replaced. Therefore, when the government does not answer citizens, accountability becomes weak. Option A is correct because it names this democratic quality. Option B, military rule, is a form of non-democratic or authoritarian rule, not a merit weakened by unanswered questions. Option C, hereditary power, means authority passing through a family; it is unrelated to government answering citizens. Option D, lack of rights, is a condition in which people cannot enjoy freedoms; it is not the most direct answer here. Memory cue: vote plus answerability equals accountable democracy.

Question 21

The dignity argument in favour of democracy rejects which idea?

Accepted Answer

Only opinions of a few people matter The dignity argument accepts equality of all citizens. Exam tip: do not treat superiority of a few as democratic.

Question 22

How can the ability to correct mistakes and the criticism of delay be understood together in democracy?

Accepted Answer

Democracy may take time in decision-making, but it provides an opportunity to correct mistakes In a democracy, policies and decisions are discussed, debated and examined from different viewpoints. This can make decision-making slower. However, the same public participation, criticism and accountability make it possible to review and correct wrong decisions. Option B is incorrect because removing discussion and accountability weakens democratic practice. Exam tip: connect delay in democracy with deliberation and the capacity to correct mistakes.

Question 23

Which statement is the broadest medium-level argument in favour of democracy?

Accepted Answer

Democracy gives accountability, participation, dignity, and chance to correct mistakes Direct answer: Option A. Democracy has several connected strengths: accountability, participation, dignity, and the ability to correct mistakes. This is a broad, balanced argument in its favour. Start from the basic idea: democracy allows people to choose rulers, take part in public decisions, question the government, and treat citizens as equal persons. If a government makes a mistake, elections, criticism, public discussion, and legal procedures provide ways to improve or replace it. Thus option A gives several genuine merits together and is the broadest positive statement. Option B says democracy only creates delay. Discussion can sometimes take time, but democracy does not only create delay; it may produce better-considered decisions. Option C says democracy is only a race for power. Competition for power exists, but democracy also protects participation, equality, dignity, and accountability, so “only” makes it false. Option D says democracy keeps people outside, whereas democracy is based on including citizens. Memory cue: democracy is not merely voting; remember answerability, participation, dignity, and correction.

Question 24

Which statement correctly summarises criticisms of democracy?

Accepted Answer

Democracy may have concerns of delay, instability, corruption, and power competition Delay, instability, corruption, and power race are common criticisms. Exam tip: separate criticisms from exaggerations.

Question 25

What is the best exam strategy while studying arguments for and against democracy?

Accepted Answer

Identify each argument as merit, criticism, or balanced view Identifying categories of arguments is very important in exams. Exam tip: write for and against separately with examples.

Arguments for and against democracy

Practice questions

01 When can political competition in democracy become negative?

02 What kind of governance do debate and consultation create in democracy?

03 What is common between instability and delay in criticism of democracy?

04 If citizens get the opportunity to participate in governance, which merit of democracy is shown?

05 Which pro-democracy argument is most related to equality of people?

06 If someone says every decision in democracy may be under pressure of popularity, which side is being presented?

07 Which feature of democracy gives citizens the opportunity to question rulers?

08 Solving differences through discussion instead of suppression in democracy strengthens which argument?

09 If elected leaders misunderstand people's interests in democracy, which argument against democracy is formed?

10 Why is the ability to correct mistakes in democracy important compared to dictatorship?

11 Which statement gives a balanced evaluation of democracy's merits and criticisms?

12 How can people's participation affect decisions in democracy?

13 If leaders make false promises to win elections in democracy, which argument against democracy becomes stronger?

14 If a government changes policy after listening to public opinion, which pro-democracy argument is shown?

15 Why does a majority decision in democracy also pass through discussion?

16 Why is it said in criticism of democracy that elections can be very expensive?

17 If policies can change according to people's needs in democracy, which benefit is shown?

18 If there is no open discussion on decisions in democracy, which pro-democracy argument is harmed?

19 Which benefit weakens if differences are suppressed in democracy?

20 If citizens have vote but government does not answer their questions, which democratic merit weakens?

21 The dignity argument in favour of democracy rejects which idea?

22 How can the ability to correct mistakes and the criticism of delay be understood together in democracy?

23 Which statement is the broadest medium-level argument in favour of democracy?

24 Which statement correctly summarises criticisms of democracy?

25 What is the best exam strategy while studying arguments for and against democracy?

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