Types of Democracy and Characteristics CDS Questions

CDS Indian Polity

Types of Democracy and Characteristics MCQ Questions


1.
Direct democracy is a form of government in which:
A.
The judiciary makes all major political decisions
B.
Only the executive holds decision-making power
C.
People elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
D.
People directly participate in decision-making without representatives
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ANSWER :
D. People directly participate in decision-making without representatives
2.
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of Direct Democracy?
A.
A system where only elected legislators frame laws
B.
A system where the executive directly governs without parliament
C.
A system where citizens directly participate in framing and approving laws
D.
A system where the judiciary directly enforces popular will
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ANSWER :
C. A system where citizens directly participate in framing and approving laws
3.
Direct democracy is also commonly known as:
A.
Aristocracy
B.
Constitutional monarchy
C.
Pure democracy
D.
Representative democracy
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ANSWER :
C. Pure democracy
4.
In a direct democracy, the supreme power lies with:
A.
The judiciary
B.
The executive head
C.
The people themselves
D.
The elected representatives
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ANSWER :
C. The people themselves
5.
Which of the following is the chief characteristic of direct democracy?
A.
Election of representatives every five years
B.
Separation of powers between organs of government
C.
Existence of a written constitution
D.
Direct participation of citizens in the legislative process
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ANSWER :
D. Direct participation of citizens in the legislative process
6.
Direct democracy first originated in:
A.
Ancient Athens (Greece)
B.
Ancient Rome
C.
Medieval Switzerland
D.
Modern United States
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ANSWER :
A. Ancient Athens (Greece)