Definition of democracy

Democracy is based on the idea that ultimate political authority belongs to the people. Citizens may exercise this authority directly in some systems or indirectly by electing representatives. A government is therefore formed with the consent of citizens and is expected to work for public welfare while remaining accountable to them.

Option C, the people, is correct. The army may protect the country but is not the democratic source of government. A dynasty may rule in a hereditary system, and a foreign power may control a dependent territory, but neither represents popular consent in a democracy. Elections, public participation, and constitutional rights express the principle that power comes from the people.

In democracy, rule is linked with the people, so citizens' opinion is important. For exams, remember the importance of public opinion.

Regular free elections are a basic condition of democracy. For exams, treat elections as the first sign of democracy.

The word majority means more than half, or more generally the larger number in a comparison. In democratic decision-making, majority support indicates the choice preferred by more people or more representatives. This principle helps decide election results and other votes, although it must operate within laws that protect the rights of every citizen, including those who are not in the majority.

Option B is correct because majority is directly related to the choice or opinion of more people. A king’s personal preference is not a democratic basis for majority, and a foreign order does not express the will of the citizens. Officials may help administer decisions, but majority itself refers to the larger share of public support. Thus the correct connection is between majority and the choice of more people.

Direct answer: C, Political equality. The right to vote gives citizens an equal political opportunity to influence government, regardless of wealth, caste, gender, family background or social position, subject to lawful voting rules. Reasoning: each eligible citizen receives a vote; votes are counted according to the same procedure; one person's vote is not officially worth more because that person is rich or powerful. A, dynasty rule, is wrong because dynasty gives office through family inheritance rather than equal public choice. B, militarism, means giving excessive political importance to the armed forces and is unrelated to voting equality. C, political equality, is correct because voting makes citizens equal participants in choosing rulers. D, foreign control, is the opposite of self-government. Memory cue: one person, one vote, one equal political value.

The direct answer is D: citizens elect representatives. This is a clear example of representative democracy. The reasoning is: citizens are the source of authority, they vote among candidates or parties, elected representatives make public decisions, and citizens can later judge or replace them. Option A is wrong because a king ruling for life is personal or hereditary monarchy; citizens do not freely choose or regularly change the ruler. Option B is wrong because an army forming the government is military rule, not government through elected civilian representatives. Option C is wrong because decisions made by a foreign ruler or power deny citizens control over their own government. Option D is correct because it directly shows citizens using elections to select people who will govern on their behalf. Representative democracy does not mean citizens stop having rights after voting; they can express views, question rulers and vote again. Memory cue: if citizens choose representatives, think representative democracy.

The direct answer is option A: another citizen’s vote. Democracy is based on political equality. The principle “one person, one vote, one value” means that the vote of an ordinary citizen has the same formal value as the vote of any other citizen, regardless of wealth, caste, office, or social status. Option A is correct because every citizen’s vote is treated equally with another citizen’s vote. Option B is wrong because a minister does not receive extra voting value merely for holding office. Option C is wrong because a king, where such a position exists, cannot automatically have a vote worth more than others in a democratic election. Option D is wrong for the same reason: an officer’s official position does not make that person’s vote superior. Equal value does not mean every candidate wins; it means votes are counted by the same rule. Remember the phrase “one person, one vote, one value.”

The direct answer is option B: people’s support. In a democracy, a government gets political authority from the consent and support of the people. This support is normally expressed through elections, in which citizens choose representatives or parties. Option B is correct because a government must have public backing to claim democratic legitimacy. Option A, military support, may help a government control territory, but military force alone does not make a government democratic. Option C, family name, may matter in hereditary rule or political tradition, but it cannot replace citizens’ choice. Option D, foreign permission, is not the source of democratic authority; an independent people choose their government, though countries may cooperate internationally. A government can be legally formed after winning an election, but it must continue respecting citizens’ rights and public accountability. Exam cue: democracy means government by the consent of the governed.

Representatives represent the will of the people. In exams, write the relation of representatives with people.

The direct answer is D: elections must be free and fair. A democratic election requires genuine choice, equal opportunity, voluntary voting and an honest counting process. Step by step: voters should be able to hear different views, candidates should be able to campaign without unlawful intimidation, voters should decide without fear, and the result should reflect their votes. Option A is wrong because fear and pressure prevent free choice. Option B is wrong because an election held only for show, without real competition or the possibility of change, is not genuinely democratic. Option C is wrong because voters are essential; without voters there is no public choice and no democratic mandate. Option D is correct because freedom protects voters and candidates from coercion, while fairness ensures that votes and contestants are treated properly. Free and fair does not mean every candidate wins; it means the contest and counting are impartial. Memory cue: democratic elections must allow real choice without fear and unfair advantage.

Voters help decide the direction of rule through their votes. In exams, clearly write the role of voters.

People's rule works through elected representatives. For exams, remember the representative method of people's rule.

In democracy, power comes from the people, so approval is necessary. In exams, write people as the source of power.

Equal rights, participation, and free elections are all necessary for democracy. In exams, treat these three as main elements.

Citizens influence the government through voting and elections. In exams, write elections as a means of citizens' influence.

Direct answer: B, The people. In a democracy, rulers govern with the consent or permission of citizens. This does not mean that every citizen personally approves every daily decision; it means that authority is obtained through elections and must remain accountable to the public and the Constitution. Reasoning: people vote; representatives are selected; the elected government exercises power for a limited term; citizens can question it and replace it in later elections. A, only officers, is wrong because officials implement decisions but do not provide the democratic source of authority. B, the people, is correct. C, only soldiers, is wrong because military command is not the basis of civilian democratic government. D, foreign powers, is wrong because democracy requires self-government, not outside permission. Memory cue: elected rulers borrow power from the people and must answer to them.

Direct answer: C, Equal value of vote. Democratic equality means that eligible citizens have the same formal political worth in an election. The simple exam idea is “one person, one vote”: a vote is counted once and is not officially multiplied because its owner is wealthy, educated, powerful or born into a high-status family. A, only wealth, is wrong because money should not decide the official value of a citizen's vote. B, only position, is wrong because office or status does not create extra votes in a democratic election. C, equal value of vote, is correct and directly expresses political equality. D, only birth, is wrong because birth-based privilege is closer to hereditary inequality than democratic equality. This does not mean people are identical in every ability; it means their political rights are equally recognized. Memory cue: equal citizens, equal vote value.

The direct answer is D: democracy. When people have the right to choose their government, they take part in political decision-making. This is a central feature of democracy: citizens choose representatives through elections, and those representatives receive authority from the people. Step by step, the people vote, the votes determine the elected representatives, and the elected representatives form or support the government. Option A, monarchy, is wrong because a monarch usually gets authority by heredity, not because all citizens choose the government in a free election. Option B, military rule, is wrong because the armed forces control political power instead of citizens choosing leaders. Option C, colonial rule, is wrong because an outside colonial power controls the territory and local people do not have full authority to choose their government. Option D is correct because the right to choose the government is a basic sign of democracy. Exam cue: whenever the question mentions people choosing leaders, first think of democracy.

Democracy means a system in which people choose their representatives and the government is expected to serve the public. Its purpose is not to protect the special interests of a king, army, rich group, or any other limited section. The government must consider the needs, rights, welfare, and opinions of all citizens. Therefore, the correct choice is A, “For the people.”

The other choices describe rule for only one powerful or privileged group, which is contrary to the democratic idea of popular government. Even when governments make difficult decisions, they must remain answerable to citizens through elections, public discussion, laws, and other democratic institutions. Thus, the key link is democracy with people’s welfare and participation, so option A follows clearly.

Democracy is called people's government because people choose rulers. For exams, remember this direct definition.

In democracy, eligible citizens choose rulers through voting. Exam tip: connect broad voting rights with democracy.

Free elections are the democratic way to know people's will. Exam tip: remember public will and elections together.

The basic definition of democracy is based on people choosing rulers. Exam tip: keep this definition clear and simple.

In democracy, rulers get authority through people's electoral support. In exams, write electoral support as the basis of legitimate authority.

In democracy, people are the real base of rule. In exams, answer by treating people as the center of democracy.