Worksheet: Democracy | Window on the Word Class 7: Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is the main function of a government?
(a) Providing healthcare
(b) Making laws and ensuring their enforcement
(c) Managing parks and railways
(d) None of the above

(ii) Which country is an example of an absolute monarchy?
(a) Britain
(b) Thailand
(c) Brunei
(d) Iran

(iii) What is the key feature of a theocracy?
(a) Power held by religious leaders
(b) Power held by elected representatives
(c) Power held by a dictator
(d) Power held by the people directly

(iv) What does a communist government primarily control?
(a) Education
(b) Economy
(c) Healthcare
(d) Transportation

(v) Why is the separation of powers important in a democracy?
(a) To concentrate power in one body
(b) To prevent misuse of power
(c) To establish authoritarian rule
(d) None of the above

Q2: True or False

(i) In a constitutional monarchy, the ruler has full authority.
(ii) India and the USA are examples of direct democracy.
(iii) USSR is still the largest communist government.
(iv) Direct democracies are possible only in small societies.
(v) The main purpose of the separation of powers is to concentrate power in one body.

Q3: Fill in the blanks

(i) ________ is the earliest form of democracy.
(ii) The government of Saudi Arabia is an example of a ________.
(iii) In an authoritarian government, rulers have ________.
(iv) Fundamental rights in a democracy are protected by ________.
(v) The aim of any democratic state is to ensure that the rights, values, and sentiments of all ________ are respected.

Q4: Match the Column