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प्रश्न
Distinguish between direct and indirect democracy.
उत्तर
| Direct democracy | Indirect democracy |
| When the people themselves directly express their will on public affairs, the type of government is called pure or direct democracy. e.g., Ancient Greek city-states, Switzerland |
When the people express their will on public affairs, through their elected representatives, the type of government is called indirect or representative democracy. e.g., The prevailing system of democracy in India, the USA, and UK. |
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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
(a) Country A: People who do not accept the country’s official religion do not have a right to vote
(b) Country B: The same party has been winning elections for the last twenty years.
(c) Country C: Ruling party has lost in the last three elections
(d) Country D: There is no independent election commission.
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.
(a)Country P: The parliament cannot pass a law about the army without the consent of the Chief of Army
(b) Country Q: The parliament cannot pass a law reducing the powers of the judiciary
(c) Country R: The country’s leaders cannot sign any treaty with another country without taking permission from its neighbouring country.
(d) Country S: All the major economic decisions about the country are taken by officials of the central bank which the ministers cannot change.
The largest democratic country in the world is ______.
India has a _______ form of democracy.
Why universal adult franchise is important?
Assertion (A): Indian President is selected indirectly
Reason (R): India is a Republic.
Assertion (A): Lok sabha is called council of states.
Reason (R): People elect representatives to Lok Sabha.
The general elections are conducted by the ______ of India.
Kudavolai system was a very notable and unique feature of the village administration of ______.
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