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List three broad meanings of democracy according to the text.
- The system of rule by the poor and disadvantaged. 2. A form of government in which the people rule themselves directly and without the need for professional politicians or public officials. 3. A society based on equal opportunity and individual merit rather than hierarchy and privileges.
What does Abraham Lincoln's famous definition of democracy entail?
Abraham Lincoln's famous definition of Democracy is government of the people, by the people and for the people.
What is the origin of the word 'democracy'?
Democracy is derived from the Greek word Krates meaning power or rule.
What is one of the characteristics of democracy mentioned in the text?
A system of decision making based on the Principle of majority rule.
Match the following descriptions with their meanings according to the text:
Rule of the demos = Government of the people Equal opportunity and individual merit = Society based on equality Majority rule decision making = System of decision making based on majority rule Competitive struggle for popular vote = Means of filling public offices
What does democracy serve regardless of people's participation in political life?
A system of government that serves the interest of people regardless of their participation in political life.
Match the following characteristics of democracy with their descriptions according to the text:
Rule by the poor and disadvantaged = System of rule by the poor and disadvantaged Serves the interest of people regardless of political participation = System of government that serves the interest of people regardless of participation in political life Secures rights and interests of minorities = System of rule that secures the rights and interests of minorities Welfare and redistribution aimed at social inequalities = System of welfare and redistribution aimed at narrow social inequalities
Match the following terms with their meanings according to the text:
NAAC Accredited-2015 'B' Grade (CGPA-2.62) = Quality accreditation Democracy = Government by the people Introduction = Preliminary explanation CGPA-2.62 = Grade point average
Match the following meanings with their corresponding definitions according to the text:
Kratos = Power or rule Demos = The people or the many Abraham Lincoln's definition of democracy = Government of the people, by the people, for the people Democracy = Rule of the demos
Match the following forms of government with their descriptions according to the text:
Direct democracy without professional politicians = Form of government in which people rule themselves directly without professional politicians Democratic government with checks on majority power = System of rule that secures rights and interests of minorities by placing checks upon majority power Competitive struggle for popular vote in filling public offices = Means of filling public offices through a competitive struggle for popular vote Government serving people's interest regardless of participation in political life = System of government that serves interest of people regardless of participation in political life
Test your knowledge on democracy, elections, and governance with this quiz. Explore the concepts of democracy and its historical roots, as well as the principles of good governance and the electoral process.
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