Definition of democracy

Question 1ExpertLevel 2

In which situation will the definition of democracy remain incomplete even if elections are held?

AWhen elected representatives do not have real decision-making powerBWhen voters vote freelyCWhen all parties can campaignDWhen government leaves power after defeat

Question 2ExpertLevel 2

If voters vote in a country but the government pre-decides the candidate list, which democratic condition is weak?

ANumber of polling boothsBReal electoral choiceCVoting ageDElection date

Question 3ExpertLevel 2

In a strict definition of democracy, choosing rulers by people should be linked with what?

AHereditary rightBMilitary protectionCFree, fair, and regular electionsDRoyal order

Question 4ExpertLevel 2

If all votes are counted but some citizens' votes have higher value, which principle is violated?

ARegular electionBRole of oppositionCTransfer of powerDOne person one vote one value

Question 5ExpertLevel 2

Why cannot public consent in democracy be proved by only one election?

ABecause consent must be renewed through elections from time to timeBBecause people cannot voteCBecause elections are always wrongDBecause rulers are decided by birth

Question 6ExpertLevel 2

If an elected government declares citizens' criticism a crime, which aspect of democracy becomes weak?

ACivil liberty and accountabilityBHereditary traditionCVoting ageDLocation of capital

Question 7ExpertLevel 2

In which example does the outer structure of democracy exist but the democratic substance is weak?

AOpposition campaigns freelyBAll votes are counted equallyCElections are held but media is controlled only by the ruling sideDThe losing government leaves power

Question 8ExpertLevel 2

Why is the condition that elected rulers take major decisions necessary in the definition of democracy?

ASo that people's choice has real effect on governanceBSo that the army takes final decisionsCSo that the king gives adviceDSo that citizens do not vote

Question 9ExpertLevel 2

If elections are free in a country but the government stops opposition from contesting the next election, what will be affected?

AEqual vote valueBReal competitionCSecrecy of votingDVoter identity card

Question 10ExpertLevel 2

Why is the majority also considered limited by law and rights in democracy?

ABecause democracy is not rule of arbitrary majorityBBecause majority has no importanceCBecause minority always rulesDBecause votes are not counted in elections

Question 11ExpertLevel 2

In which situation does the political role of people become symbolic?

AWhen people freely change governmentBWhen people vote but policy is decided by an unelected groupCWhen all parties debateDWhen vote value is equal

Question 12ExpertLevel 2

Why is neutrality of an institution like an election commission important in democracy?

ABecause it protects credibility of the electoral processBBecause it creates monarchyCBecause it stops citizens from votingDBecause it removes opposition

Question 13ExpertLevel 2

If voters vote freely but counting is manipulated, which condition of democracy is violated?

AFairness of electionsBDistance of polling stationCSize of voter listDColour of election symbol

Question 14ExpertLevel 2

How is citizens' access to information linked with the definition of democracy?

AInformation helps citizens choose thoughtfully and demand accountabilityBInformation makes vote value unequalCInformation ends electionsDInformation is only for rulers

Question 15ExpertLevel 2

Which statement gives the most mature meaning of the definition of democracy?

APeople equally choose real decision-makers through free and fair electionsBDemocracy exists if there is the name of electionCIt is democracy if a king listens to peopleDIt is democracy if army is popular

Question 16ExpertLevel 2

If rulers are elected by people but ignore courts and law, which democratic foundation is weak?

ARule of lawBHereditary ruleCVoter ageDGeographical boundary

Question 17ExpertLevel 2

In which situation is popular sovereignty in democracy most clearly visible?

AWhen power is formed and changed by people's free choiceBWhen king chooses heirCWhen army writes constitutionDWhen government bans opposition

Question 18ExpertLevel 2

If a government holds elections but jails opposition leaders before elections, which condition is affected?

AFreedom and fairness of electionsBVoter ageCOnly secrecy of voteDNumber of election symbols

Question 19ExpertLevel 2

What is the logic of equal franchise in the democratic definition?

ATreating every citizen as politically equalBGiving more power to the richCGiving rule only to educated peopleDGiving final authority to army

Question 20ExpertLevel 2

If a majority government wins elections and shuts down minority expression, which understanding of democracy is wrong?

ADemocracy is only the will of majorityBElections are necessaryCPeople choose rulersDVote matters

Definition of democracy

Quiz this set

In which situation will the definition of democracy remain incomplete even if elections are held?

If voters vote in a country but the government pre-decides the candidate list, which democratic condition is weak?

In a strict definition of democracy, choosing rulers by people should be linked with what?

If all votes are counted but some citizens' votes have higher value, which principle is violated?

Why cannot public consent in democracy be proved by only one election?

If an elected government declares citizens' criticism a crime, which aspect of democracy becomes weak?

In which example does the outer structure of democracy exist but the democratic substance is weak?

Why is the condition that elected rulers take major decisions necessary in the definition of democracy?

If elections are free in a country but the government stops opposition from contesting the next election, what will be affected?

Why is the majority also considered limited by law and rights in democracy?

In which situation does the political role of people become symbolic?

Why is neutrality of an institution like an election commission important in democracy?

If voters vote freely but counting is manipulated, which condition of democracy is violated?

How is citizens' access to information linked with the definition of democracy?

Which statement gives the most mature meaning of the definition of democracy?

If rulers are elected by people but ignore courts and law, which democratic foundation is weak?

In which situation is popular sovereignty in democracy most clearly visible?

If a government holds elections but jails opposition leaders before elections, which condition is affected?

What is the logic of equal franchise in the democratic definition?

If a majority government wins elections and shuts down minority expression, which understanding of democracy is wrong?

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Definition of democracy

Quiz this set

In which situation will the definition of democracy remain incomplete even if elections are held?

If voters vote in a country but the government pre-decides the candidate list, which democratic condition is weak?

In a strict definition of democracy, choosing rulers by people should be linked with what?

If all votes are counted but some citizens' votes have higher value, which principle is violated?

Why cannot public consent in democracy be proved by only one election?

If an elected government declares citizens' criticism a crime, which aspect of democracy becomes weak?

In which example does the outer structure of democracy exist but the democratic substance is weak?

Why is the condition that elected rulers take major decisions necessary in the definition of democracy?

If elections are free in a country but the government stops opposition from contesting the next election, what will be affected?

Why is the majority also considered limited by law and rights in democracy?

In which situation does the political role of people become symbolic?

Why is neutrality of an institution like an election commission important in democracy?

If voters vote freely but counting is manipulated, which condition of democracy is violated?

How is citizens' access to information linked with the definition of democracy?

Which statement gives the most mature meaning of the definition of democracy?

If rulers are elected by people but ignore courts and law, which democratic foundation is weak?

In which situation is popular sovereignty in democracy most clearly visible?

If a government holds elections but jails opposition leaders before elections, which condition is affected?

What is the logic of equal franchise in the democratic definition?

If a majority government wins elections and shuts down minority expression, which understanding of democracy is wrong?

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