Question 1 Expert Level 2
In which example will electoral legitimacy be least reliable? A When free media asks questions B When opposition campaigns freely C When results are decided beforehand D When voters stand peacefully in line
Correct answer: C Predetermined results reject people's free choice. Exam tip: treat fairness of results as a condition of democracy.
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Peaceful transfer of power in democracy can be considered evidence of what? A Respect for election results and people's decision B Supremacy of army C Hereditary power D End of elections
Correct answer: A Peaceful transfer of power shows acceptance of democratic rules. Exam tip: connect transfer of power with electoral accountability.
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If people vote but the elected government cannot take independent decisions due to economic or military pressure, which aspect is weak? A Effective authority of elected government B Language of voter list C Size of polling booth D Election campaign song
Correct answer: A In democracy, elected government must have real and effective decision power. Exam tip: identify the difference between formal and effective authority.
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Why are elections considered both a process and a value in the definition of democracy? A They show both the method of choosing government and people's equal participation B They increase king's power C They remove civil liberties D They end opposition
Correct answer: A Elections are not only a technical process but also a medium of equal participation. Exam tip: understand elections broadly.
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If a constitution gives elected government open freedom to limit civil rights, what will be the effect on democracy? A Democratic liberty and limited government will weaken B Voting will become more free C Opposition will become stronger D Public consent will automatically increase
Correct answer: A In democracy, even elected government is limited by civil rights. Exam tip: treat rights as protection of democracy.
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Why is real competition in democracy not proved only by the number of candidates? A Because candidates also need free campaigning and fair opportunity B Because many candidates are wrong C Because voters need no choice D Because results are never declared
Correct answer: A Along with number, freedom and equal opportunity create electoral competition. Exam tip: distinguish show and real competition.
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In which situation is people's consent distorted by fear in democracy? A When voters vote for ruling party due to threats B When voters vote freely and secretly C When opposition debates D When government accepts defeat
Correct answer: A A vote given under fear does not show real consent. Exam tip: distinguish free consent from pressure.
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What should be the relation between public opinion and policy-making in democracy? A Public opinion should influence policy through representatives B Policy should be made only by army C Public opinion should have no importance D Policy should be decided by birth right
Correct answer: A In democracy, representatives bring people's views and interests into policy. Exam tip: connect representation with policy.
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If the ruling party repeatedly changes election rules for its own benefit, which democratic element is weakened? A Level playing field B Voting age C Length of ballot paper D Name of capital
Correct answer: A In democracy, rules should be fair and equal for all parties. Exam tip: identify fair competition.
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Why is treating criticism of government as anti-national dangerous in democracy? A Because it weakens accountability and free thought B Because it makes elections more fair C Because it makes vote value equal D Because more representatives are elected
Correct answer: A In democracy, criticism of government is part of citizen participation. Exam tip: distinguish government from nation.
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Which combination makes the definition of democracy strongest? A Equal franchise, free elections, real choice, and elected power B One party, elections, fear, and unequal vote C King consultation, army decision, and limited vote D Hereditary rule, propaganda control, and lifelong office
Correct answer: A Democracy is a combination of several conditions. Exam tip: do not treat any one element alone as sufficient.
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If citizens get vote but election information is deliberately hidden, which electoral right remains incomplete? A Right to informed choice B Right to hereditary rule C Right to military order D Right to permanent power
Correct answer: A Without information, voters cannot choose properly. Exam tip: treat informed voters as necessary for democracy.
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What prevents representatives from becoming permanent rulers separate from the people in democracy? A Regular elections and accountability B Hereditary succession C Military control D King's command
Correct answer: A Regular elections keep representatives answerable to people. Exam tip: understand elections as a control mechanism.
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In which situation is franchise formal but democratically weak? A When all eligible citizens vote without fear B When voting right exists but polling booths are deliberately kept away from some groups C When vote is secret D When opposition also contests
Correct answer: B Practical barriers can weaken equal participation. Exam tip: check actual access along with the right.
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If elections are regular but the ruling party refuses to accept defeat, which element breaks down? A Acceptance of democratic process B Voter age C Campaign time D Ballot size
Correct answer: A Accepting defeat in democracy is respect for people's decision. Exam tip: see readiness to leave power as democratic culture.
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Decision-making power with an unelected body conflicts with which definitional condition of democracy? A Major decisions are taken by elected rulers B Voter identity card is coloured C Election symbols are simple D Polling booths are clean
Correct answer: A In democracy, real governing power should be with rulers elected by people. Exam tip: check where decision power lies.
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In which example will both public consent and political equality be weakened? A Some citizens are denied vote and results are altered B All citizens vote freely C Every vote is counted equally D Government accepts defeat
Correct answer: A Denying votes breaks equality and altering results destroys consent. Exam tip: identify the two weaknesses separately.
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Why is protection of minority rights included in a democratic understanding? A Because majority power is also limited by rights B Because minority always wins elections C Because votes are not counted D Because elections are not needed
Correct answer: A Democracy protects rights along with majority rule. Exam tip: write the balance between majority and rights.
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If people elect representatives but representatives work under orders of a hidden power group, what is the problem? A Elected representation no longer remains real B Voting age decreases C Colour of vote changes D Election symbols increase
Correct answer: A In democracy, representatives should be accountable to people, not to hidden power. Exam tip: check the direction of accountability.
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Why is it proper to connect deliberation with the definition of democracy? A Because citizens' opinions and discussion give meaning to electoral choice B Because discussion stops voting C Because discussion is only for kings D Because discussion ends equal vote
Correct answer: A In democracy, informed discussion helps voters make better decisions. Exam tip: connect deliberation with electoral freedom.
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