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In the context of a democracy, who must hold the final decision-making power?
In the context of a democracy, who must hold the final decision-making power?
- Those elected by the people (correct)
- External powers
- Non-elected local representatives
- Army officials
Which scenario illustrates a feature of democracy?
Which scenario illustrates a feature of democracy?
- External powers influencing local representatives
- Military officials having the final say in government matters
- Elected officials making key decisions (correct)
- Government controlled by the Communist Party without fair elections
What is the role of the Chinese Communist Party in the elections?
What is the role of the Chinese Communist Party in the elections?
- It forms a coalition with no influence on the election outcomes
- It has no role in the election process
- It approves candidates before they can contest in elections (correct)
- It allows free and fair elections without interference
Under what condition can a government not be called a 'people's rule'?
Under what condition can a government not be called a 'people's rule'?
How often are elections held in China for the National People's Congress?
How often are elections held in China for the National People's Congress?
What is one characteristic of the electoral system in Mexico since its independence in 1930?
What is one characteristic of the electoral system in Mexico since its independence in 1930?
What is a common feature of many dictatorships and monarchies regarding elected officials?
What is a common feature of many dictatorships and monarchies regarding elected officials?
How does the concept of democracy apply to families or classrooms?
How does the concept of democracy apply to families or classrooms?
Why can't the government in Pakistan be termed as a true democracy according to the text?
Why can't the government in Pakistan be termed as a true democracy according to the text?
In what way is China's electoral process different from typical democratic elections?
In what way is China's electoral process different from typical democratic elections?
How does the political situation in some countries where external powers control decisions affect democracy?
How does the political situation in some countries where external powers control decisions affect democracy?
Describe a common feature of many dictatorships and monarchies regarding their elected parliaments.
Describe a common feature of many dictatorships and monarchies regarding their elected parliaments.
Despite holding regular elections, why is China's government not considered fully democratic?
Despite holding regular elections, why is China's government not considered fully democratic?
How did the political dominance of a single party in Mexico until 2000 affect the democratic nature of its elections?
How did the political dominance of a single party in Mexico until 2000 affect the democratic nature of its elections?
What distinguishes a democratic government from a government where elections are only a formality?
What distinguishes a democratic government from a government where elections are only a formality?
Why might the term 'people's rule' not apply to some countries despite having elected parliaments?
Why might the term 'people's rule' not apply to some countries despite having elected parliaments?
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