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Question 11 Mark
Give any one merit of democracy.
Answer
A democratic government is a better government because it is more accountable form of government and it enhances the dignity of citizens.
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Question 31 Mark
"Holding elections of any kind is not sufficient". Explain.
Answer
The elections must offer a real choice between political alternatives. And it should be possible for people to use this choice to remove the existing rulers, if they wish so.
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Question 41 Mark
Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision:
The government owns the radio and television in the country. All the newspapers have to get permission from the government to publish any news about government’s policies and protests.
Answer
This is undemocratic nature as in democracy freedom of press and media is must. If government own radio and television then freedom of press violated.
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Question 51 Mark
Which party is ruling over Zimbabwe since independence?
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ZANU–PF is the party that is ruling over Zimbabwe since independence.
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Question 61 Mark
Mention any two limitations of a democratic government.
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  1. A democratic government cannot do whatever it likes, simply because it has won an election.
  2. It has to respect some guarantees to the minorities.
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Question 71 Mark
Over the years President Mugabe's government in Zimbabwe has changed the constitution several times. Why?
Answer
His government has changed the constitution several times to increase the powers of the President and make him less accountable.
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Question 81 Mark
Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision:
All the citizens of the country have right to vote. Elections are held regularly.
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This is democracy as only democratic setup allow right to vote and also election at regular time period.
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Question 91 Mark
What do you know about the electoral system in Fiji?
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In Fiji, the electoral system is such that the vote of an indegenous Fiji has more value than that of an Indian Fijian.
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Question 101 Mark
How is the quality of decision-making improved in a democracy?
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When a number of people put their heads together, they are able to point out possible mistakes in any decision. This takes time but reduces the chances of rash or irresponsible decisions.
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Question 111 Mark
Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision:
The country took loan from international agencies. One of the conditions for giving loan was that the government would reduce its expenses on education and health.
Answer
A democratic country has to look after the welfare of its people. The condition of reducing of expenses on health and education is against the welfare of the people.
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Question 121 Mark
How is a democratic decision usually taken?
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Democratic decisions are taken by the representatives of the people according to the will of people in parliament.
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Question 131 Mark
What is the name of the Chinese Parliament?
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The Chinese Parliament is called the National People’s Congress.
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Question 141 Mark
Here is some information about four countries. Based on this information, how would you classify each of these countries. Write ‘democratic’, ‘undemocratic’ or ‘not sure’ against each of these.
Country P: The parliament cannot pass a law about the army without the consent of the Chief of Army.
Country Q: The parliament cannot pass a law reducing the powers of the judiciary.
Country R: The country’s leaders cannot sign any treaty with another country without taking permission from its neighbouring country.
Country S: All the major economic decisions about the country are taken by officials of the central bank which the ministers cannot change.
Answer
  1. Undemocratic.
  2. Democratic.
  3. Undemocratic.
  4. Undemocratic.
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Question 151 Mark
Are the following statements in keeping with democracy as a value? Why?
This statement also is not under democratic setup. The student have right to ask question. This is undemocratic if his right is denied.
Answer
If we want religious leaders to guide us in spiritual matters, why not invite them to guide us in politics as well. The country should be ruled by religious leaders.
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Question 161 Mark
What does ‘referendum’ mean?
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Referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may be adoption of a new constitution, a law or a specific governmental policy.
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Question 171 Mark
When did Musharaff become President of Pakistan?
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In 2002, Musharaff held a referendum in the country that granted him an extension of five years as a President.
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Question 181 Mark
What do you derive from democratic government like Zimbabwe’s?
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Popular governments can be undemocratic and popular leaders can be autocratic.
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Question 191 Mark
Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision:
People speak more than seven languages but education is available only in one language, the language spoken by 52 percent people of that country.
Answer
In democracy, education is avialable in all languages as it basic right. Official language can be the the language of majority of people.
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Question 201 Mark
When did Zimbabwe attain independence?
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Zimbabwe attained independence from white minority rule in 1980.
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Question 211 Mark
Are the following statements in keeping with democracy as a value? Why?
Father to daughter: I don’t want to hear your opinion about your marriage. In our family children marry where the parents tell them to.
Answer
This statement of father is undemocratic as every adult has right to choose their life partner. The father does not have right to impose their choice on daughter.
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Question 221 Mark
Here is some information about four countries. Based on this information, how would you classify each of these countries. Write ‘democratic’, ‘undemocratic’ or ‘not sure’ against each of these.
Country A: People who do not accept the country’s official religion do not have a right to vote.
Country B: The same party has been winning elections for the last twenty years.
Country C: Ruling party has lost in the last three elections.
Country D: There is no independent election commission.
Answer
  1. Undemocratic.
  2. Not sure.
  3. Democratic.
  4. Undemocratic.
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Question 231 Mark
What was the 'Legal Framework Order' passed by Pervez Musharraf in August 2002?
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In August 2002 Pervez Musharraf issued a 'Legal Framework Order' that amended the Constitution of Pakistan. According to this order, the President can dismiss the national or provincial assemblies.
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Question 241 Mark
What does the true democracy say?
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A democracy must be based on a free and fair elections where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.
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Question 251 Mark
Give any one demerit of democracy.
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Leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instability.
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Question 261 Mark
Who all did not accept this referendum of Parvez Musharaff?
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Pakistani media, human rights organisations, and democracy activists said that the referendum was based on malpractices and fraud.
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Question 271 Mark
"Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens." Explain.
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Democracy is based on the principle of political equality, on recognising that the poorest and the least educated has the same status as the rich and the educated. People are not subjects of a ruler, they are the rulers themselves.
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Question 281 Mark
Why were every elections won by PRI in Mexico?
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PRI managed to win elections in Mexico every six years because they used many unfair means to win elections. Like they spend a large sum of money in the campaign for its candidates and force people to vote for them.
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Question 291 Mark
How can you say that people did not have any choice in democratic Mexico?
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Yes, people seemed to have no choice. There was no way the ruling party PRI could be defeated, even if people were against it. There were no fair elections.
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Question 301 Mark
Are the following statements in keeping with democracy as a value? Why?
Teacher to student: Don’t disturb my concentration by asking me questions in the classroom.
Answer
This statement also is not under democratic setup. The student have right to ask question. This is undemocratic if his right is denied.
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Question 321 Mark
How is Myanmar a non-democratic country?
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The army rulers of Myanmar are not elected by the people. Those who happen to be in control of the army become the rulers of the country. People have no say in this decision.
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Question 331 Mark
Can you call China a democratic country? Why?
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In China, the elections do not offer the people any serious choice. They have to choose the ruling party and the candidates approved by it. Hence, we cannot call China a democratic country.
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Question 341 Mark
Which members are allowed to contest for the elections in China?
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Only those who are members of the Chinese Communist Party or eight smaller parties allied to it were allowed to contest elections held in 2002-03. The government is always formed by the Communist Party
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Question 351 Mark
Give one argument against democracy.
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Leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instabelity.
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Question 361 Mark
Give a simple definition of democracy.
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Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.
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Question 371 Mark
Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision:
Several organisations have given a call for peaceful demonstrations and nation wide strikes in the country to oppose these policies. Government has arrested these leaders.
Answer
In a democracy people have right to express their opinion in peaceful manner. It is undemocratic behaviour.
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Question 381 Mark
How People elect their representatives in China?
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In China, elections are regularly held after every five years for electing the country’s Parliament called National People’s Congress.
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Question 391 Mark
Give one argument in favour of democracy.
Answer
A democratic government is a better government because it is a more accountable form of government.
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Question 401 Mark
When did Parvez Musharraf come to power in Pakistan?
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In Pakistan, General Parvez Musharaff led a military Coup in October 1999.
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Question 411 Mark
How can you say that media is not independent in Zimbabwe?
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In Zimbabwe, television and radio are controlled by the government and give only the ruling party's session. The government harasses those journalists who go against it.
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Question 431 Mark
What is the electoral system in Fiji?
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In Fiji, the vote of an indigenous Fiji has more value than that of an Indian Fijian.
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Question 441 Mark
How President Mugabe changed the constitution of Zimbabwe?
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President Mugabe has changed the constitution several times to increase the powers of the President and make him less accountable. Public protests and demonstrations against the government are declared illegal. There is a law that limits the right to criticise the President.
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Question 451 Mark
Who took the final decision in Pakistan even after elections?
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Army officials and General Musharraff. None of them were elected by the people.
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Question 461 Mark
What was ‘Legal Framework Order’?
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It was an order issued by President Musharraff in which the President can dismiss the national or provincial assemblies. The work of the civilian cabinet is supervised by a ‘National Security Council’ which is dominated by military officers
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Question 471 Mark
What happened after passing this legal framework order?
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After passing this law, elections were held to the national and state assemblies.
Representatives were elected by people and also exercised some powers.
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Question 481 Mark
How can you say that Mexico till 2000 was not a democratic country?
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In practice, people had no choice. There was no way the ruling party could be defeated, even if people were against it. Until 2000 every election was won by a party called PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party). Opposition parties never managed to win.
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Question 501 Mark
What is a representative democracy?
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It is a form of democracy in which the majority of people rules through their elected representatives.
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