Question 1 Hard Level 4
If a country has an elected parliament but the army chief takes final decisions on war and peace, which democratic condition is weakened? A Real decision power of elected leaders B Equal voting right C Secrecy of voting D Regular voter list
Correct answer: A Major national decisions should be in the hands of elected leadership. Exam tip: check not only elected parliament but also the final decision-maker.
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If a minister only signs and policy is already decided by unelected advisers, what is the problem? A There are too few officials B Real responsibility of elected leadership is weak C There are too many voters D Elections are regular
Correct answer: B Real responsibility for decisions should rest with elected leaders. Exam tip: distinguish formal signature from real decision.
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In which situation will people's influence on governance be considered weak despite elections? A Elected leaders make policy within law B Budget is debated in parliament C Real policy is decided by a secret council D Ministers answer to people
Correct answer: C If real policy is decided by a secret unelected group, elections lose effect. Exam tip: identify where real power lies.
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What is the correct difference between the role of an expert committee and elected leadership in democracy? A Experts make final laws and leaders only watch B Experts vote instead of people and leaders accept results C Experts cancel elections and leaders run administration D Experts advise but elected leaders take final policy decisions
Correct answer: D Expertise helps decisions, but democratic accountability belongs to elected leadership. Exam tip: keep advice and final policy decision separate.
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If a popular social worker decides the government's education policy without winning an election, what is the democratic objection? A Popularity is not a substitute for electoral legitimacy B Education policy is never important C Elections are only for officials D People have no relation with education
Correct answer: A Those taking major public decisions need electoral legitimacy from the people. Exam tip: separate popularity from elected authority.
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If an elected assembly votes on tax policy and officials implement it, what does this show? A Rule of officials B Correct division of democratic decision and administrative implementation C Military control D Foreign interference
Correct answer: B Policy is made by an elected forum and administration implements it. Exam tip: distinguish policy-making from implementation.
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What is the correct relation between army advice and elected government's decision on defence policy in democracy? A Army may advise and final political decision should belong to elected government B Army is always above parliament C Elected government only watches parades D People have no relation with defence policy
Correct answer: A In sensitive decisions like defence, expert advice may exist but elected civilian control is necessary. Exam tip: separate advice from control.
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If a country holds elections but a central bank or economic council decides budget policy without the elected government's approval, what is weakened? A Secrecy of voting B Major economic decision power of elected government C Voting age D Campaign time
Correct answer: B Budget policy affects public life, so final control of elected leadership is necessary. Exam tip: check real power over economic decisions.
View question details Question 9 Hard Level 4
In which example is the real power of elected leadership clearest? A King consults parliament and gives final decision B Secret committee drafts and enforces law itself C Elected parliament passes law and government implements it D Army decides policy after elections
Correct answer: C Passing laws and implementing them through government are linked with elected power. Exam tip: identify the legitimate decision-making institution.
View question details Question 10 Hard Level 4
If elected leaders take decisions but ignore the constitution and law, which balance is disturbed? A Balance between elected power and legal limits B Balance between polling booth and ballot paper C Balance between campaign and posters D Balance between opposition and weather
Correct answer: A In democracy, elected leaders decide but are not above law. Exam tip: see constitutional limits along with electoral legitimacy.
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In which situation will a policy decision be less democratically legitimate? A Policy is made after open debate in an elected assembly B Voters express views on policy in elections C Unelected industry group decides policy through pressure D Minister explains policy in parliament
Correct answer: C Pressure groups may advise, but policy-making authority should be with elected leadership. Exam tip: distinguish pressure from democratic legitimacy.
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Why is the role of elected leaders in major decisions linked with democratic accountability? A Because they can be replaced by the people in the next election B Because they never make mistakes C Because they are rulers by birth D Because they do not take questions from people
Correct answer: A The possibility of replacement keeps decision-makers accountable to people. Exam tip: remember electoral sanction along with decision power.
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If an elected parliament becomes only advisory and final laws are made by an unelected ruler, which conclusion is correct? A Democracy is strong B Vote value is double C Real power of people's representation is weak D Elections are more fair
Correct answer: C If an elected institution has only an advisory role, people's representation becomes weak. Exam tip: distinguish advisory parliament from decision-making parliament.
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Why can policy advice come from many sources but final decision should belong to elected leaders in democracy? A Because advisers are always wrong B Because people give authority and accountability to elected leaders C Because officials never have information D Because elections are irrelevant
Correct answer: B People give elected leaders a mandate to decide. Exam tip: connect mandate with decision responsibility.
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If leaders elected by people must take permission from the army before major decisions, what is the democratic problem? A Election date changes B Voter list becomes shorter C Autonomous power of elected leadership weakens D Ballot paper becomes longer
Correct answer: C Mandatory permission shifts real power away from elected leadership. Exam tip: check the nature of the approving institution.
View question details Question 16 Hard Level 4
Which statement gives the most accurate summary of this democratic condition? A Major decisions should be taken by those elected by and accountable to people B Major decisions should be taken by the richest people C Major decisions should be taken only by experts D Major decisions are never related to people
Correct answer: A Democratic decision power is based on both election and accountability. Exam tip: keep both words together.
View question details Question 17 Hard Level 4
If elected ministers make policy based on promises made to people, which idea is strengthened? A Secret rule B Mandate-based decision C Hereditary right D Foreign control
Correct answer: B Election promises help people understand policy direction and create a mandate. Exam tip: see the relation between promise and decision.
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What is the correct meaning of judicial review and policy-making by elected government in democracy? A Court makes all policies B Government is above law C Institutions balance democracy with different roles D Court contests elections
Correct answer: C Court may review law, but political responsibility for policy belongs to elected government. Exam tip: keep institutional roles clear.
View question details Question 19 Hard Level 4
If people change the government in an election and the new elected government changes policy, this is an example of what? A Real effect of people's decision on policy B Rule of unelected power C Hereditary rule D Uselessness of voting
Correct answer: A Policy change shows elections affect the direction of governance. Exam tip: connect election results with policy direction.
View question details Question 20 Hard Level 4
If an official is technically competent but not elected by people, why should that official not be the final policy decision-maker in democracy? A Because technical ability is always useless B Because democratic final decision needs public legitimacy and accountability C Because officials cannot give information D Because people have no relation to policy
Correct answer: B Competence is useful for advice, but final policy decision needs legitimacy from people. Exam tip: separate expertise from legitimacy.
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