Civics
Definition of democracy
Practice questions
In which example will electoral legitimacy be least reliable?Peaceful transfer of power in democracy can be considered evidence of what?If people vote but the elected government cannot take independent decisions due to economic or military pressure, which aspect is weak?Why are elections considered both a process and a value in the definition of democracy?If a constitution gives elected government open freedom to limit civil rights, what will be the effect on democracy?Why is real competition in democracy not proved only by the number of candidates?In which situation is people's consent distorted by fear in democracy?What should be the relation between public opinion and policy-making in democracy?If the ruling party repeatedly changes election rules for its own benefit, which democratic element is weakened?Why is treating criticism of government as anti-national dangerous in democracy?Which combination makes the definition of democracy strongest?If citizens get vote but election information is deliberately hidden, which electoral right remains incomplete?What prevents representatives from becoming permanent rulers separate from the people in democracy?In which situation is franchise formal but democratically weak?If elections are regular but the ruling party refuses to accept defeat, which element breaks down?Decision-making power with an unelected body conflicts with which definitional condition of democracy?In which example will both public consent and political equality be weakened?Why is protection of minority rights included in a democratic understanding?If people elect representatives but representatives work under orders of a hidden power group, what is the problem?Why is it proper to connect deliberation with the definition of democracy?