9th Class Social Science What is Democracy? Why Democracy? Question Bank Case Based (MCQs) - What is Democracy ? Why Democracy ?

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    This also means that no country is a perfect democracy. The features of democracy that we discussed in this chapter provide only the minimum conditions of a democracy. That does not make it an ideal democracy. Every democracy has to try to realise the ideals of a democratic decision-making. This cannot be achieved once and for all. This requires a constant effort to save and strengthen democratic forms of decision-making.
    What we do as citizens can make a difference to making our country more or less democratic. This is the strength and the weakness of democracy: the fate of the country depends not just on what the rulers do, but mainly on what we, as citizens, do. This is what distinguished democracy from other governments. Other forms of government like monarchy, dictatorship or one-party rule do not require all citizens to take part in politics.
    In fact most non-democratic governments would like citizens not to take part in politics. But democracy depends on active political participation by all the citizens.
    That is why a study of democracy must focus on democratic politics, would like citizens not to take part in politics. But democracy depends on active political participation by all the citizens. That is why a study of democracy must focus on democratic politics.
    Democracy improves the quality of decision-making because...........
     

    A) Decisions are taken by educated people

    B) Decisions are taken by consultation and discussion.

    C) Decisions are taken over a long period of time.                            

    D) All decisions are approved by Judiciary.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Democracy improves the quality of decision making because it is based on consultation and discussion. A democratic decision involves many persons, discussions and meetings. When number of people put their views together, they are able to point out possible mistakes in any decision. This reduces the chances of irresponsible decisions.


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