Test: What Is Democracy? Why Democracy?- 1 - Class 9 MCQ

China is not regarded a democratic country because it is ruled by the Communist Party. Elections are held in China but in the country, only the members of the Chinese Communist party or its eight allied parties can contest elections, and thus, only the Communist party can form the Government. Free and fair elections are not held in China. thus, China is not a democracy. 

In Mexico, elections are held after every six years, but until 2000, every election was won by the Institutional Revolutionary Party (IRP). The IRP used every legal and illegal method to win the elections. Teachers in schools were forced to influence parents to vote for the IRP, media ignored all activities of the ruling party but only focused itself on criticising the opposing parties and large sums were spent on campaigning for IRP candidates.

Democracy must be based on free and fair elections where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing the elections.

Democracy is a form of government where rulers elected by the people take all the major decisions, but the government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens' rights, ensuring accountability and adherence to fundamental laws.

In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999. He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the ‘Chief Executive’ of the country. Later he changed his designation to President and in 2002 held a referendum in the country that granted him a five year extension.

The quote "Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor" implies that within a democratic system, individuals have the freedom to make choices that may ultimately result in their own oppression, highlighting the complexity and potential pitfalls of individual freedoms within a democratic framework.

One person, one vote means, "In a democracy each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value" this statement means in a democratic country all are treated equal with same value given to each individual.

In a democracy, the rulers, as defined, are elected officials chosen by the people through a voting process. This fundamental aspect distinguishes democracies from other forms of government, where rulers may be appointed, hereditary, or military leaders.