What is Democracy? Why is Democracy?

Question 1

Referendum

Answer 1

A direct vote in which an entire electoral is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may be adoption of a new constitution, a law or a specific governmental policy.

Question 2

Veto

Answer 2

It’s a right of a person, party/nation to stop a certain decision or law. the word comes from Latin “I forbid”. A veto gives unlimited powers to stop a decision but not to adopt one.

Question 3

Coup

Answer 3

Seizure and removal of government and its power.

Question 4

Democracy

Answer 4

Its a form of government where rulers are elected by the people. The word “Democracy” has been derived from the Greek word “Democratia”, Demo = People, Cratia= rule

Question 5

The important features of Democracy are;

Answer 5

1. Rulers are elected by the people
2. Major decision by elected leaders
3. Free and Fair elections
4. One person, one vote, one value
5. Rule of law and Respect of rights

Question 6

In which case was the real power with external powers and not with the locally elected representatives?

Answer 6

US in Iraq and India in Sri Lanka