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In this Class 9 Civics topic from “What is Democracy? Why Democracy?”, students learn the meaning and essential features of democracy. The topic explains how people participate in governing through elected representatives, why elections must be free and fair, and how the principles of one person, one vote, one value, accountability, and the rule of law support democratic government. It also helps students distinguish democracy from other forms of government and understand its importance in protecting citizens’ rights and dignity.
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Right to vote
Right of heredity
Military order
King's favour
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Through results of free elections
Through military parade
Through king's speech
Through family lineage
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Through elected representatives
Through position received by birth
Through army's gun
Through foreign permission
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Elections are held but opposition is stopped from campaigning
Voters vote freely
Everyone gets equal vote
Results are accepted fairly
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Voter can vote by choice without fear
Voter must vote only for ruler
Voter's vote is public
Voter gets no choice
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Right to rule by heredity or force
People's participation
Role of voting
Idea of equal vote
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It gives equal political right to most adult citizens
It gives vote only to the king
It ends elections
It removes opposition
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All candidates getting fair opportunity
Only one party getting permission to campaign
Threatening voters
Results being decided beforehand
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Because people's real choice will not be expressed
Because the ballot box colour will change
Because elections will be too quick
Because there will be too many voters
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Regular free elections
Hereditary rule
Military control
Ban on opposition
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People choose rulers
Every election is democratic even if it is not fair
Rulers are accountable to people
People can change government
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Free voting and real choice
Only one candidate
Secret government order
Atmosphere of fear
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It governs while remaining accountable to people
It deprives people of all rights
It stops elections forever
It makes army supreme
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In large societies, all people cannot directly take every decision
Because people have no rights
Because king chooses representatives
Because vote has no importance
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People elected it in free elections
King blessed it
Army protected it
A foreign leader praised it
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Political voice of some groups may become weak
Government becomes more democratic
All citizens get equal representation
Elections become more fair
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Because citizens form opinions, ask questions, and hold representatives accountable
Because voting is not part of democracy
Because people should remain silent after elections
Because only officials take decisions
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Power of rule comes from the people
Power of rule comes only from army
Power of rule comes by birth
Power of rule comes from foreign rule
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Open, fair, and regular
Secret, pressured, and permanent
Hereditary and without choice
Controlled by army
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Real decision power with elected rulers
Number of polling stations
Colour of ballot paper
Date of election
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Because even an elected government is limited and accountable
Because people's role ends after elections
Because law applies only to opposition
Because constitution stops elections
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Because democracy is based not only on majority but also rights and discussion
Because minority always forms government
Because majority has no importance
Because votes are not counted in elections
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People elect, representatives form, government decides
Army decides, people obey later
King rules by birth, elections do not happen
Foreign power decides rulers, people remain silent
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Because together they ensure people's real and equal participation
Because both make the king permanent
Because both stop the opposition
Because both end voting
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Real governing power of elected representatives
Printing of ballot papers
Distance of polling station
Colour of election campaign
Question 1MediumLevel 4
Which right allows voters to influence government in democracy?
Correct answer: A
The right to vote gives citizens power to choose and change government. Exam tip: treat franchise as political power.
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