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?

<p>Through persuasion in an atmosphere of free discussion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a participatory democracy?

<p>Citizens directly making policy decisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does participatory democracy differ from direct democracy?

<p>Citizens do not make policy decisions in participatory democracy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>At some levels of government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of politicians in a participatory democracy?

<p>Solely responsible for policy implementation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for Direct Democracy?

<p>Participatory Democracy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Only men above a certain age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Direct Democracy from Representative Democracy?

<p>Direct democracy involves citizens directly in governance, while representative democracy involves elected officials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Participatory Democracy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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