What Democracy and why democracy?

Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by

• rich people

• royal families

• the king

• the people

When did General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in Pakistan?

• October 1999

• July 1997

• August 2000

• April 2000

In which year, General Pervez Musharraf held a referendum which granted him five years extension as a president?

• 2004

• 2003

• 2000

• 2002

In a democracy, the final decision-making power is in the hands of those who are

• nominated by the government

• elected by the people

• authorized by the president to do so

• authorized by the Prime Minister to do so

After which regular intervals, elections are held in China for electing the country's Parliament?

• 6 Years

• 4 Years

• 5 Years

• 7 Years

Since its independence in _____, Mexico holds elections after every sis years to elect its President.

• 1930

• 1928

• 1935

• 1947

Which one of the following is considered as an accountable form of government

• Autocratic government

• Dictator government

• Democratic Government

• Military Government

Which of the following features of democracy is/are responsible to improve the quality of decision-making?

• Democracy is based on consultation and discussion

• democratic decisions always involve many persons

• Decisions are taken after discussions and meetings

• All of the above.

Which one of the following is not followed in a democratic form of government?

• Dignity of citizens

• Assurance of political rights to the citizens

• Restriction on freedom of speech and expression

• consultation in decision-making

The principle of democracy is applicable to

• right to speech only

• political rights only

• any sphere of life

• rights to life only