If an official decides by personal preference instead of law what problem will arise?
Correct answer: C
Decision by personal preference increases arbitrary administration. In exams write that administration should be law based.
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Rule of law and respect for rights
कानून का शासन और अधिकारों का सम्मान
In Class 9 Civics, within the chapter “What is Democracy? Why Democracy?”, students examine how democracy depends on the rule of law and respect for citizens’ rights. The topic explains that laws should apply equally to all, including those in power, and that democratic government must protect fundamental freedoms, dignity, and equal treatment rather than act arbitrarily.
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Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,administration,arbitrariness
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- Rule of law will strengthen
- Citizens' rights will be safe
- Arbitrary administration will increase
- Need for courts will end
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,appeal,legal_remedy
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- King's wish
- Campaign expense
- Military order
- Legal remedy and protection of rights
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,human_dignity,rights
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- Rights give citizens a basis for dignified life
- Rights make citizens weak
- Rights exist only on paper
- Rights make government unlimited
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,peaceful_movement,assembly
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- Counting right
- Right to peaceful assembly and expression
- Right to buy property
- Right to election symbol
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,criticism,rights_aspect
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- Citizens seek justice under law
- Court hears independently
- Government makes criticism a crime
- Law applies equally to all
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,legal_process,justice
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- Arbitrary power
- Secret orders
- Personal mercy
- Legal process and justice
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,law_making,basic_rights
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- Concern about balance between law and rights
- Concern about campaign poster
- Concern about polling booth
- Concern about election date
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,trust_in_law,equal_application
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- Number of polling booths
- People's trust in law
- Number of election symbols
- Sound of campaign
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,rights_responsibility,law
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- Because rights and law work in balance
- Because rights are useless
- Because law is not necessary
- Because citizens are above law
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,clear_rules,citizens
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- They can understand rights and limits
- They become above law
- They end need of courts
- They stop voting
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,access_to_justice,courts
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- Tax system
- Equal access to justice
- Election slogan
- Ballot printing
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,minority_protection,equal_law
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- By always giving exemption to majority
- By keeping minorities away from rights
- Through rights and equal legal protection
- Only through election campaign
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,real_rights,enforcement
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- Lack of campaign
- Lack of voting
- Lack of symbol
- Lack of real protection of rights
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,court_order,government
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- Government follows court order
- Government gives arbitrary orders
- Government silences critics
- Government ignores law
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,evidence,punishment
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- Legal process will strengthen
- Justice and rule of law will weaken
- Rights will be safe
- Citizens will be free
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,rights_law,balance
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- Government stops peaceful speech
- Citizen commits violence and calls it right
- Citizen protests peacefully and law and order is maintained
- Leader remains above law
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,privilege,inequality_law
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- Justice will increase
- Equality will strengthen
- Rights will be protected
- Privilege and inequality of law will increase
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,accountability,rights
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- Accountability and justice
- Arbitrary orders
- Privileges
- Exemption from law
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,rule of law,legal awareness,citizens rights,constitutional principles
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- Lack of public access to and clarity of laws
- Lack of independence of the judiciary
- Lack of universal adult franchise
- Lack of regular and free elections
Medium · Level 14 · civics,democracy,judicial_remedy,citizen_rights
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- Judicial remedy
- Military power
- Secret rule
- Absence of rights
If a citizen gets opportunity to appeal against a government decision what is it linked with?
Correct answer: D
Opportunity to appeal protects citizens from arbitrary decisions. In exams connect legal remedy with rule of law.
View question detailsHow is respect for rights linked with citizens' dignity?
Correct answer: A
Rights protect dignity and freedom of citizens. In exams remember dignity and rights together.
View question detailsIf government stops a peaceful movement without reason which right is affected?
Correct answer: B
Peaceful movement is linked with freedom of assembly and expression. In exams treat restriction without reason as rights violation.
View question detailsIn which situation will the rights aspect of democracy become weak?
Correct answer: C
Making criticism a crime weakens freedom of expression. In exams understand democratic criticism as a right.
View question detailsRule of law allows citizens to trust what instead of fearing government?
Correct answer: D
Rule of law gives citizens trust in legal process. In exams write process and justice together.
View question detailsIf parliament makes a law but it completely removes basic rights what concern will arise?
Correct answer: A
In democracy law making should also remain within limits of rights. In exams remember balance of law and rights.
View question detailsIf the same law is applied differently to different people what will decline?
Correct answer: B
Unequal enforcement reduces trust in law. In exams write equal enforcement as part of rule of law.
View question detailsWhy do rights in democracy not mean that no one should obey law?
Correct answer: A
Rights are exercised with respect for law and others' rights. In exams write rights and responsibility together.
View question detailsIf rules are clear in governance what benefit do citizens get?
Correct answer: A
Clear rules give citizens safety and predictability. In exams connect clear law with rule of law.
View question detailsIf government stops one group from going to court which principle will weaken?
Correct answer: B
Access to court is necessary for protection of rights. In exams write equal judicial access.
View question detailsHow does rule of law protect minorities in a country?
Correct answer: C
Equal legal protection secures minority rights. In exams connect minority protection with rights.
View question detailsIf citizens' rights are only written on paper but not enforced what deficiency exists in democracy?
Correct answer: D
Rights are meaningful only when they are really protected. In exams understand written and real rights differently.
View question detailsWhich example shows that government is bound by law?
Correct answer: A
Following court order shows government is bound by law. In exams remember legal control.
View question detailsIf punishment is given only on suspicion without evidence what problem will arise?
Correct answer: B
Punishment should be based on evidence and law. In exams connect evidence with justice process.
View question detailsIn which situation is the balance between rights and law correct?
Correct answer: C
Balance of peaceful exercise of rights and law and order is democratic. In exams write both peaceful protest and law.
View question detailsIf ruling side gives its supporters exemption from law what danger arises in democracy?
Correct answer: D
Exemption from law creates privilege and inequality. In exams write that law applies to everyone.
View question detailsRespect for rights gives citizens power to demand what from government in democracy?
Correct answer: A
Rights give citizens power to demand accountability and justice from government. In exams connect rights and accountability.
View question detailsIf laws are kept secret and citizens do not know them what weakness will exist in rule of law?
Correct answer: A
Rule of law requires laws to be public, clear and accessible to citizens. Secret laws prevent people from knowing which actions are lawful, which are offences and when punishment may follow. Therefore, the direct weakness is the lack of public access to and clarity of laws. An independent judiciary is important, but it is not the immediate problem caused by secret laws. Exam tip: Remember that rule of law requires laws to be public, clear and equally applicable to all.
View question detailsIf a citizen is harmed by a government decision and can go to court what is it an example of?
Correct answer: A
The remedy of going to court protects citizens' rights. In exams remember judicial remedy.
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