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What does the Greek word 'demokratia' mean?
What does the Greek word 'demokratia' mean?
- Rule by the people (correct)
- Rule by the elders
- Rule by the wealthy
- Rule by the government
How does Lyngdoh Madam illustrate the changing meaning of words?
How does Lyngdoh Madam illustrate the changing meaning of words?
- Using computers as an example (correct)
- Discussing the origin of democracy
- Through the example of telephones
- By referring to ancient languages
What is the main point Merry takes away from the discussion with Lyngdoh Madam?
What is the main point Merry takes away from the discussion with Lyngdoh Madam?
- There is no need to think about word meanings
- The definition of words can evolve over time (correct)
- Words should always be understood based on their origin
- There are shortcuts to understanding word meanings
Based on the text, what is the purpose of the activity suggested by Lyngdoh Madam?
Based on the text, what is the purpose of the activity suggested by Lyngdoh Madam?
How does Lyngdoh Madam's discussion about words apply to understanding democracy?
How does Lyngdoh Madam's discussion about words apply to understanding democracy?
What lesson can be drawn from Lyngdoh Madam's comparison between computers and word meanings?
What lesson can be drawn from Lyngdoh Madam's comparison between computers and word meanings?
What is a key advantage of taking time over important decisions, according to the text?
What is a key advantage of taking time over important decisions, according to the text?
How does democracy handle differences and conflicts in society?
How does democracy handle differences and conflicts in society?
Why is democracy considered essential in a diverse country like India?
Why is democracy considered essential in a diverse country like India?
What could be a consequence of not using democracy to resolve conflicts in a diverse society?
What could be a consequence of not using democracy to resolve conflicts in a diverse society?
How does democracy prevent one group from permanently dominating over others?
How does democracy prevent one group from permanently dominating over others?
In what way does taking time over important decisions relate to the quality of decision-making?
In what way does taking time over important decisions relate to the quality of decision-making?
What is a common factor among all democracies?
What is a common factor among all democracies?
What distinguishes the army rulers of Myanmar from a democratic government?
What distinguishes the army rulers of Myanmar from a democratic government?
What is NOT a characteristic of dictators like Pinochet according to the text?
What is NOT a characteristic of dictators like Pinochet according to the text?
Which statement reflects the essence of democracy according to the text?
Which statement reflects the essence of democracy according to the text?
What distinguishes kings in monarchies from rulers in democracies?
What distinguishes kings in monarchies from rulers in democracies?
How does the text describe the process of rulers coming to power in non-democratic systems like Myanmar and Chile?
How does the text describe the process of rulers coming to power in non-democratic systems like Myanmar and Chile?
What is the main argument for democracy according to the text?
What is the main argument for democracy according to the text?
In what way does democracy differ from non-democratic governments as per the text?
In what way does democracy differ from non-democratic governments as per the text?
What distinguishes citizens in a democratic society from subjects in other forms of government?
What distinguishes citizens in a democratic society from subjects in other forms of government?
What does the text suggest is a key advantage of democracy over other forms of government?
What does the text suggest is a key advantage of democracy over other forms of government?
Why does the text claim democracy is considered the best form of government?
Why does the text claim democracy is considered the best form of government?
Based on the text, what role does political equality play in democracy?
Based on the text, what role does political equality play in democracy?
What is one way for a small community to take democratic decisions?
What is one way for a small community to take democratic decisions?
Why is it mentioned that no country is a perfect democracy?
Why is it mentioned that no country is a perfect democracy?
What does the constant effort to save and strengthen democratic forms of decision-making require?
What does the constant effort to save and strengthen democratic forms of decision-making require?
Why does the fate of a country depend on what citizens do, according to the text?
Why does the fate of a country depend on what citizens do, according to the text?
What distinguishes democracy from other forms of government, based on the text?
What distinguishes democracy from other forms of government, based on the text?
Why is constant effort required to realize the ideals of democratic decision-making?
Why is constant effort required to realize the ideals of democratic decision-making?
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