Understanding the Concept of Definitions

<p>To work out the four key features of democracy as a form of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The government is limited by the will of the majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By using the words and observing their context</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To distinguish it from other forms of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Definitions evolve through active use and questioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The words have multiple possible meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Democracy in Meghalaya needs no definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Election of government by the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People had no say in their appointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Election of rulers by the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their rulers come to power through hereditary succession</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Role of citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish a clear understanding of the minimum features of a democratic government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It raises questions about the reasons behind the global spread of democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It questions the logical flow of the chapter, which starts with discussing democracy before defining it</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlights the importance of engaging with students' questions and concerns in the learning process</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reflects the chapter's intention to establish a foundation for distinguishing democratic from non-democratic governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exploring the nuances and complexities of defining democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term 'democracy' has been co-opted by non-democratic governments, necessitating a more precise definition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent the misuse of the term by non-democratic governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is used as a starting point to explore the complexities of defining democracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The word 'democracy' has been used in different ways by different governments, leading to confusion about its true meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rule by the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Words can change their meaning over time, so the original meaning is not always useful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Think about the word and its meaning ourselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Defining even simple words can be challenging, which demonstrates the difficulty of defining complex concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A word's original meaning can provide helpful context, but may not reflect its current usage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exploring the broader meanings and nuances of democracy beyond a mere form of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Representative democracy, where citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The definition of democracy should encompass more than just its form of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It does not distinguish between a democracy and a 'good' democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Word meanings evolve and take on broader connotations as societies progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a clear set of features that distinguish democracies from non-democracies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The concept of democracy should be understood in a broader context beyond its form of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Definitions should evolve to reflect the changing social and cultural contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers