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Types of Democracy

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What is the key principle behind government in a democracy?

Majority Rule

Consent of the people (correct)

Public Accountability

Representation by legislative bodies

How is public accountability defined in a democracy?

Leadership's communication with other governments

Privilege of government officials over the people

Responsiveness of government to the people (correct)

Government officials remain unanswerable to the people

What ensures political equality in a democracy?

Ignoring the voice of underprivileged sections

Majority decisions in decision-making bodies (correct)

Special weightage for privileged sections

Excluding certain sections from voting

How is rational consent obtained in a democracy?

Through persuasion in an atmosphere of free discussion Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a participatory democracy?

Citizens directly making policy decisions Signup and view all the answers

How does participatory democracy differ from direct democracy?

Citizens do not make policy decisions in participatory democracy Signup and view all the answers

Where can examples of a participatory democracy be seen in the United States?

At some levels of government Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of politicians in a participatory democracy?

Solely responsible for policy implementation Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for Direct Democracy?

Participatory Democracy Signup and view all the answers

Who had the right to participate in the affairs of the state in Direct Democracy?

Only men above a certain age Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Direct Democracy from Representative Democracy?

Direct democracy involves citizens directly in governance, while representative democracy involves elected officials Signup and view all the answers

Which form of democracy obliterates the distinction between government and the governed?

Participatory Democracy Signup and view all the answers

Types of Democracy

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Questions and Answers

What is the key principle behind government in a democracy?

How is public accountability defined in a democracy?

What ensures political equality in a democracy?

How is rational consent obtained in a democracy?

What is the defining characteristic of a participatory democracy?

How does participatory democracy differ from direct democracy?

Where can examples of a participatory democracy be seen in the United States?

What is the role of politicians in a participatory democracy?

What is another name for Direct Democracy?

Who had the right to participate in the affairs of the state in Direct Democracy?

What distinguishes Direct Democracy from Representative Democracy?

Which form of democracy obliterates the distinction between government and the governed?

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