Class 9 Social Studies: What is Democracy?
This worksheet will test your basic understanding of democracy, its features, and why it is considered a better form of government.
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- Q1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a democratic government?
- Rulers are elected by the people.
- Final decision-making power rests with the elected representatives.
- There is a free and fair electoral competition.
- Unlimited power of the rulers.
- Q2. Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the ____.
- Q3. Who gave the famous definition of democracy as 'government of the people, by the people, for the people'?
- Winston Churchill
- Abraham Lincoln
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Nelson Mandela
- Q4. Why is freedom to express views essential in a democracy?
- Q5. Which body ensures that there is a free and fair electoral competition in India?
- Supreme Court
- Parliament
- Election Commission
- President
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