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1. Democracy is considered better than dictatorship because it:
A. Concentrates power in one person
B. Promotes equality among citizens
C. Ignores individual dignity
D. Prevents decision-making
2. Which of the following is the most basic outcome of democracy?
A. Quick decision making
B. Accountable government
C. Military control
D. Rule by monarchs
3. Transparency in democracy means:
A. Decisions are taken secretly
B. Citizens cannot question rulers
C. Decisions are taken following proper procedures
D. Rulers are above law
4. One factor missing in non-democratic governments is:
A. Dictatorship
B. Efficiency
C. Transparency
D. Authority
5. Why is democracy sometimes considered inefficient?
A. It avoids procedures
B. It delays decisions due to deliberations
C. It ignores citizens
D. It prevents public debate
6. The legitimacy of a democratic government comes from:
A. Military power
B. Rule by hereditary kings
C. People electing their representatives
D. Economic growth alone
7. Democracies are better than dictatorships because:
A. They ignore corruption
B. They are people’s own governments
C. They make instant decisions
D. They never face conflicts
8. Which of these is a key sign of democracy?
A. Fixed rulers for life
B. Regular, free and fair elections
C. No citizen rights
D. Complete secrecy of decisions
9. Which is not true about democratic governments?
A. They are accountable
B. They are always free of corruption
C. They are legitimate
D. They are responsive in principle
10. Between 1950–2000, dictatorships showed:
A. Slightly higher economic growth rates
B. No growth at all
C. Lower growth than democracies
D. Equal growth with democracies
11. Which factor does NOT affect economic development?
A. Population size
B. Global situation
C. Cooperation from other countries
D. Hereditary monarchy
12. What can be concluded about democracy and development?
A. Democracy always leads to higher growth
B. Democracy never grows economically
C. Democracy is not a guarantee of development
D. Only dictatorships bring prosperity
13. Which democratic countries show extreme income inequalities?
A. Denmark and Hungary
B. Brazil and South Africa
C. Nepal and Sri Lanka
D. Bangladesh and India
14. Democracies are expected to reduce:
A. Political equality
B. Economic disparities
C. Corruption fully
D. Freedom of speech
15. Despite democracy, what do we observe in real life?
A. Equality in wealth distribution
B. Increasing economic inequalities
C. Absence of poverty
D. End of caste divisions
16. Which country has more than half of its population living in poverty?
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Brazil
D. Sri Lanka
17. Democracies must meet which condition to accommodate diversity?
A. Rule only by majority religion
B. Majority working with minority
C. Suppression of minorities
D. Fixed ruling group
18. Rule by majority in democracy means:
A. Rule by permanent community majority
B. All citizens can form majority at different times
C. Rule only by rich
D. Minority never has power
19. A risk to democracy occurs if:
A. All groups respect each other
B. Majority rule becomes permanent rule of one community
C. Minorities participate in government
D. Citizens enjoy equal rights
20. Democracy is superior in promoting:
A. Dictatorship
B. Dignity and freedom of individuals
C. Military dominance
D. Rule by wealthy
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