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3. The purpose of political parties in a democracy is to ______________.

a. represent the interests of the ruling class
b. promote dictatorship

c. suppress dissent and opposition
d. provide opportunities for citizens to participate in politics

4. Which of the following is a form of direct democracy?
a. Referendum b. Constitution

c. Legislative Assemblies d. Parliamentary Elections
5. Which of the following is an example of social and political right in a democratic society?

a. Right to have a vehicle b. Right to own a house
c. Right to free education d. Right to visit cinema halls
6. When did Zimbabwe attain independence?

a. 1970 b. 1880 c. 1980 d. 1982

7. What is Constitutional Law?
a. Law to make Constitution
b. Law to set up Constituent Assembly

c. Provisions given in the Constitution
d. None of these

8. In which of the following countries, Russian minority found it difficult to get the Right to Vote?
a. Zimbabwe b. Denmark c. Estonia d. Poland

9. Democracy is considered the best form of government because _______________.
a. in this form of government, there is room for the correction of mistakes

b. it degrades the dignity of citizens
c. there is no accountability in this form of government

d. the process of decision-making is not facilitated
10. Robert Mugabe was the President of _______________.

a. Chile b. Fiji c. Zimbabwe d. Saudi Arabia

Activity
1. Arrange a debate on the topic “In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with
those elected by the people” in your class and discuss the points in favour or against the topic
among your friends.

2. Find out the total number of eligible voters in your Assembly Constituency and your Parliamentary
Constituency. Take an interview of five people who are registered as voters in your area. Ask them
the following questions:

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