What is Democracy? Why democracy?

Question 1

Define Democracy?

Answer 1

Democracy is the form of government where the ruler is elected by the people

Question 2

In Pakistan General ______ led a military coup in October ____

Answer 2

Pervez Musharraf, 1999

Question 3

In August 2002 General Pervez Musharraf issued ____ that amended the Constitution of Pakistan

Answer 3

Legal Framework Order

Question 4

According to the Legal Framework Order

Answer 4

The President can dismiss the national and provincial assemblies

Question 5

In a democracy the final decision making power must rest with those elected

Answer 5

By the people

Question 6

In China elections are held after every

Answer 6

Five years

Question 7

In China the elections are held for electing the

Answer 7

Country’s parliament - National People’s Congress

Question 8

What power does the National People’s Congress have?

Answer 8

The power to appoint the President of the country

Question 9

In 2002 General Pervez Musharraf held a referendum in the country that granted him

Answer 9

A five year extension

Question 10

Since its independence in 1930s Mexico holds elections after every ____ years to elect its _____

Answer 10

Six, President

Question 11

Features of Democracy

Answer 11

1. The final decision making power rests with those elected by the people
2. Based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance to loose
3. Each adult citizen has one vote and each vote has one value
4. A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizen’s rights

Question 12

Arguments against democracy

Answer 12

1. Political instability
2. Political competition, no scope for morality
3. Decision making delayed due to the participation, consultation and opinions of many
4. Leads to corruption
5. Ordinary people don’t know what is good for them, they should not decide anything

Question 13

Arguments for democracy

Answer 13

1. More accountable form of government
2. Improves the quality of decision-making
3. Provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts
4. Enhances the dignity of citizens
5. Allows us to correct its own mistakes

Question 14

Zimbabwe attained independence from White minority rule in

Answer 14

1980

Question 15

Since Zimbabwe’s independence the country has been ruled by

Answer 15

ZANU-PF the party that led the freedom struggle

Question 16

Who ruled Zimbabwe since independence?

Answer 16

Robert Mugabe