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Which key word from the original definition of democracy was not adequately explained in the simple definition?
Which key word from the original definition of democracy was not adequately explained in the simple definition?
- Rulers
- Form of government
- All the major decisions
- Elected by the people (correct)
What is the fourth and final feature of democracy mentioned in the text?
What is the fourth and final feature of democracy mentioned in the text?
- The government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens' rights (correct)
- Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to change rulers
- Rulers are elected by the people
- The choice and opportunity is available to all people on an equal basis
Why was the simple definition of democracy provided initially found to be inadequate?
Why was the simple definition of democracy provided initially found to be inadequate?
- It did not address the modern challenges to democracy
- It did not mention the four features of democracy
- It did not discuss the historical context of democracy
- It did not explain the key words used in the definition (correct)
What is the purpose of the examples provided in the text?
What is the purpose of the examples provided in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four features of democracy discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four features of democracy discussed in the text?
What is the primary way we understand the meaning of words like 'pen', 'rain', or 'love'?
What is the primary way we understand the meaning of words like 'pen', 'rain', or 'love'?
Why does the teacher suggest a need for a clear definition of the word 'democracy'?
Why does the teacher suggest a need for a clear definition of the word 'democracy'?
Based on the discussion, which statement best reflects the teacher's view on definitions?
Based on the discussion, which statement best reflects the teacher's view on definitions?
What is a key reason, according to the text, that words may require clearer definitions over time?
What is a key reason, according to the text, that words may require clearer definitions over time?
Which statement best captures the perspective voiced by Ribiang in the discussion?
Which statement best captures the perspective voiced by Ribiang in the discussion?
What is a common factor among all democracies according to the text?
What is a common factor among all democracies according to the text?
Based on the text, why are army rulers of Myanmar and dictators like Pinochet not considered democratic leaders?
Based on the text, why are army rulers of Myanmar and dictators like Pinochet not considered democratic leaders?
What separates democracy from other forms of government?
What separates democracy from other forms of government?
Why do monarchies like Saudi Arabia not align with democracy?
Why do monarchies like Saudi Arabia not align with democracy?
In the context of democracy, what did Ribiang collect famous quotations about?
In the context of democracy, what did Ribiang collect famous quotations about?
What is the primary purpose of defining democracy in this chapter?
What is the primary purpose of defining democracy in this chapter?
What is the significance of the statement "Democracy is the most prevalent form of government in the world today and it is expanding to more countries"?
What is the significance of the statement "Democracy is the most prevalent form of government in the world today and it is expanding to more countries"?
What is the significance of Merry's objection to the way democracy is being defined in this chapter?
What is the significance of Merry's objection to the way democracy is being defined in this chapter?
What is the significance of the teacher Matilda Lyngdoh's response to Merry's objection?
What is the significance of the teacher Matilda Lyngdoh's response to Merry's objection?
What is the significance of the chapter's stated aim to "understand clearly the bare minimum features of a democratic form of government"?
What is the significance of the chapter's stated aim to "understand clearly the bare minimum features of a democratic form of government"?
What is the primary focus of the given text?
What is the primary focus of the given text?
Which of the following statements best captures the essence of the text's argument?
Which of the following statements best captures the essence of the text's argument?
What is the primary reason for the need to carefully define the term 'democracy'?
What is the primary reason for the need to carefully define the term 'democracy'?
What is the significance of the phrase 'government in which the rulers are elected by the people' in the context of the text?
What is the significance of the phrase 'government in which the rulers are elected by the people' in the context of the text?
Which of the following best illustrates the importance of context in defining words, as suggested by the text?
Which of the following best illustrates the importance of context in defining words, as suggested by the text?
What is the original Greek meaning of the word 'democracy'?
What is the original Greek meaning of the word 'democracy'?
What is the key point Lyngdoh Madam makes about the evolution of word meanings?
What is the key point Lyngdoh Madam makes about the evolution of word meanings?
What does the text suggest is the best way to understand the meaning of a word like 'democracy'?
What does the text suggest is the best way to understand the meaning of a word like 'democracy'?
What is the key lesson the text suggests we can learn about understanding the meaning of democracy from the activity of defining simple words like 'pen', 'rain', and 'love'?
What is the key lesson the text suggests we can learn about understanding the meaning of democracy from the activity of defining simple words like 'pen', 'rain', and 'love'?
What point does the text make about the relationship between a word's original meaning and its current usage?
What point does the text make about the relationship between a word's original meaning and its current usage?
What is the primary focus of the given text?
What is the primary focus of the given text?
What is the most common form of democracy in contemporary times?
What is the most common form of democracy in contemporary times?
Which of the following reasons is cited in the text for the necessity of representative democracy?
Which of the following reasons is cited in the text for the necessity of representative democracy?
Which of the following statements best represents the central idea conveyed in the text?
Which of the following statements best represents the central idea conveyed in the text?
What is the primary limitation of defining democracy solely as a form of government?
What is the primary limitation of defining democracy solely as a form of government?
Which of the following best illustrates the importance of context in understanding the meaning of words?
Which of the following best illustrates the importance of context in understanding the meaning of words?
Which of the following statements best reflects the idea conveyed in the text regarding the evolution of word meanings?
Which of the following statements best reflects the idea conveyed in the text regarding the evolution of word meanings?
What is the primary purpose of defining democracy in a 'minimal' way as a form of government?
What is the primary purpose of defining democracy in a 'minimal' way as a form of government?
Which of the following statements best reflects the central argument made in the text?
Which of the following statements best reflects the central argument made in the text?
Which of the following statements best captures the central idea conveyed in the text regarding the definition of words?
Which of the following statements best captures the central idea conveyed in the text regarding the definition of words?
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