Worksheet Solutions: Democratic Government | Footprints Class 6: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is democracy?
(a) A form of monarchy
(b) A form of government where people participate through elected representatives
(c) An autocratic system
(d) A dictatorship
Ans: (b)
Democracy is defined as a form of government where people have the right to participate through their elected representatives.

(ii) How often are elections generally held in India?
(a) Every three years
(b) Every five years
(c) Every seven years
(d) Every ten years
Ans: (b)
In India, elections are generally held every five years.

(iii) What is the main responsibility of elected representatives in a democracy?
(a) Enforcing laws
(b) Representing the people and making decisions on their behalf
(c) Accumulating personal wealth
(d) Serving their political party's interests
Ans: (b)
The main responsibility of elected representatives is to represent the people and make decisions on their behalf. 

(iv) What is accountability in a democratic government?
(a) The power of the judiciary
(b) Being responsible for one's actions
(c) Freedom of expression
(d) The right to vote
Ans: (b)
Accountability in a democratic government means being responsible for one's actions.

(v) Which values are considered the guiding principles of a democracy?
(a) Power and authority
(b) Equality and justice
(c) Wealth and prosperity
(d) Secrecy and autonomy
Ans: (b)
The guiding principles of a democracy are considered to be equality and justice.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) In a democracy, the government is elected for a fixed period of ________.
Ans: five years

(ii) One way citizens express their views in a democracy is through mass media, such as __________ and __________.
Ans: newspapers, magazines

(iii) The Election Commission announces the schedule for elections, and on the appointed day, citizens can cast their votes at the __________.
Ans: polling booth

(iv) __________ is the duty of the government to step in and resolve conflicts in a democracy.
Ans: Resolving conflict

(v) __________ and __________ are the twin values considered the guiding principles of a democracy.
Ans: Equality, justice

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Ans:

Q4: True/False

(i) In a democracy, citizens do not have the right to express their opinions about government policies.
Ans: False
In a democracy, citizens have the right to express their opinions about government policies.

(ii) Conflicts in society are not a concern for the government in a democratic system.
Ans: False
Conflicts in society are a concern for the government in a democratic system.

(iii) The government has no role in resolving conflicts arising from interstate disputes.
Ans: False
The government has a role in resolving conflicts arising from interstate disputes.

(iv) Equality and justice are not considered essential values in a democracy.
Ans: False
Equality and justice are essential values in a democracy.

(v) Democracy can exist without the freedom of speech and expression.
Ans: False
Democracy is incomplete without the freedom of speech and expression.