Features of Democracy
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What is the fundamental characteristic of a democracy?

  • Rulers are elected by the people (correct)
  • Rulers are appointed by a foreign power
  • Rulers inherit their position
  • Rulers are chosen by a select elite group

Who led a military coup in Pakistan in October 1999?

  • Benazir Bhutto
  • General Zia-ul-Haq
  • General Pervez Musharraf (correct)
  • Imran Khan

What did General Pervez Musharraf declare himself after the military coup?

  • Prime Minister
  • Governor
  • Chief Executive (correct)
  • Emperor

What is essential for an election to be considered democratic?

<p>Equal voting rights for every citizen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Syria, which party must one join to gain entry as depicted in the cartoon?

<p>Ba’ath Party (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What form of government does democracy represent?

<p>A government where rulers are elected by the people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key feature of a democratic election?

<p>Elections must allow every citizen an equal vote (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did General Pervez Musharraf take in Pakistan in 1999?

<p>He led a military coup (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a democratic government deny some citizens the right to vote?

<p>No, every citizen should have equal voting rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a democratic government respect in order to function properly?

<p>The citizens' rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Features of Democracy

  • Democracy is a form of government where rulers are elected by the people, raising questions about who the rulers are, which officials must be elected, and what kind of election is considered democratic.

Major Decisions by Elected Leaders

  • In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in 1999, overthrowing a democratically elected government and declaring himself the 'Chief Executive' of the country.
  • He later changed his designation to President and held a referendum in 2002, granting himself a five-year extension, which was criticized by Pakistani media, human rights organizations, and democracy activists.

Limitations of Democratic Government

  • Elected rulers in a democracy do not have unlimited power and must function with some limits.
  • It is necessary for a democratic government to respect some rights of the citizens.

Conditions for Democratic Elections

  • A democratic election requires certain conditions to be fulfilled, including the involvement of all citizens on an equal basis.
  • A democracy cannot deny some citizens the right to elect or get elected.

Syria: A Non-Democratic Example

  • In Syria, only the ruling Ba'ath party and its allies are allowed to participate in the political process.
  • The country's political system is restricted, with limited opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process.

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Explore the essential features of a democratic system, including the role of elected officials, conditions for democratic elections, and the limits of non-elected officials' power.

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