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5. A: The State should respect some basic rights of the citizens.

R: A democratic government cannot do whatever it likes, simply because it has won an election.

Case Study-based Questions

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

“In China, elections are regularly held after every five years for electing the country’s Parliament, called
Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui (National People’s Congress). The National People’s Congress has the
power to appoint the President of the country. It has nearly 3,000 members elected from all over China.
Some members are elected by the army. Before contesting elections, a candidate needs the approval of
the Chinese Communist Party. 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.”

1. What is the interval of organising elections in China?
2. How many members are elected to the National People’s Congress?

3. Before contesting elections, from whom does a candidate need the approval?
4. Which party forms the government in China?

5. Which body has the power to appoint the President of the country?

Viva Voce Questions

1. In October 1999, who led a military coup in Pakistan?

2. What is the name of the Parliament of China?
3. When did Mexico get independence?
4. Which is the ruling party in Zimbabwe after it got independence in 1980?

5. Do you think there is no scope for power play in a Democracy?

6. How does “Democracy” improve the quality of decision-making?
7. How is Democracy better than other forms of government?
8. Distinguish between a minimal Democracy and a good Democracy.

9. Name one country that has never been under a military or dictator’s rule.
10. What do you mean by “Political Equality” in a Democracy?

Short Answer Questions

1. Explain “Democracy” as the most prevalent form of government in the world today.
2. What conditions must be fulfilled for an election to be considered democratic?

3. What was the significance of “Legal Framework Order” issued in Pakistan in 2002?
4. Explain the merits and demerits of Democracy.

5. What are the limits under which a democratic government function?

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