Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q1: What does the term ‘democracy’ mean?
a) A government where one person has all the power
b) A government run by religious leaders
c) A government run by the people
d) A government controlled by military force
Q2: What is the main function of a democratic government?
a) To provide a king with wealth
b) To ensure people’s safety and welfare
c) To limit people’s freedoms
d) To create military power
Q3: Which is a characteristic of a representative democracy?
a) Every citizen directly makes laws
b) Citizens elect representatives to govern
c) A king or queen makes all the decisions
d) The government has no interaction with citizens
Q4: In which type of government does the king or queen have complete control?
a) Democracy
b) Monarchy
c) Theocracy
d) Dictatorship
Monarchy
Q5: What is the primary role of the judiciary in a democracy?
a) To create laws
b) To enforce laws
c) To ensure that laws are followed and settle disputes
d) To make military decisions
Q6: In which type of government are rulers chosen by religious leaders?
a) Democracy
b) Monarchy
c) Theocracy
d) Dictatorship
Q7: Which of the following is NOT a principle of democracy?
a) Equality
b) Freedom of speech
c) Separation of powers
d) Rule by one leader
Q8: What is the main difference between parliamentary and presidential democracy?
a) In parliamentary democracy, the president is elected
b) In presidential democracy, the president is elected separately
c) In parliamentary democracy, there is no separation of powers
d) In presidential democracy, the prime minister is the head of the state
Q9: Which system of government has a ruler who has absolute power?
a) Democracy
b) Monarchy
c) Dictatorship
d) Oligarchy
Q10: What is the role of citizens in a representative democracy?
a) To create laws
b) To elect representatives who make decisions for them
c) To follow orders from a king
d) To control the economy
Difference: Direct and Representative Democracy
Fill in the Blanks
Q1: In a __________, the people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Q2: A __________ government is ruled by religious leaders or based on religious laws.
Q3: The __________ is the branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
Q4: In a __________ monarchy, the king’s power is limited by a constitution or laws.
Q5: __________ is a form of government where power is held by one person or a small group.
Q6: __________ is a system of government where the king or queen has complete control.
Q7: __________ refers to the right of every adult to vote in elections.
Q8: The __________ is the group responsible for making laws in a democracy.
Q9: In a __________ democracy, all citizens directly participate in making laws and decisions.
Q10: The __________ ensures that laws are followed and resolves legal disputes in a democracy.
Very Short Answer Questions
Q1: What is democracy?
Q2: What is the role of the executive in a democracy?
Q3: Which type of government allows the people to vote for their leaders?
Q4: What is the purpose of the judiciary in a democracy?
Q5: What is an oligarchy?
Short Answer Questions
Q1: What are the three main functions of government in a democracy?
Q2: How does a monarchy differ from a democracy?
Q3: What is the difference between direct and representative democracy?
Q4: What is meant by “universal adult franchise”?
Q5: How did the Chola period influence democracy in ancient India?
Match the Following
(Match Column A with the correct option in Column B)
