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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following best describes the mechanism through which elected representatives ensure the legitimacy of the government in a democracy?
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b) Constant feedback and critique through the legislature
Explanation:
In a democracy, elected representatives in the legislature continuously scrutinize the actions of the government to ensure its legitimacy and accountability. This is achieved through various mechanisms like question hours, motions, and debates.
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b) Constant feedback and critique through the legislature
Explanation:
In a democracy, elected representatives in the legislature continuously scrutinize the actions of the government to ensure its legitimacy and accountability. This is achieved through various mechanisms like question hours, motions, and debates.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following is a fundamental characteristic of a representative democracy that enables constant scrutiny of the government?
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c) Separation of Powers
Explanation:
The separation of powers ensures checks and balances between different branches of government (executive, legislature, and judiciary), enabling constant scrutiny and preventing abuse of power by any single branch, including the executive.
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c) Separation of Powers
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The separation of powers ensures checks and balances between different branches of government (executive, legislature, and judiciary), enabling constant scrutiny and preventing abuse of power by any single branch, including the executive.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which mechanism allows elected representatives to hold the government accountable for urgent public issues without prior notice?
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b) Zero Hour
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Zero Hour is an informal device where elected representatives can raise matters of public importance without prior notice. It is a key mechanism for ensuring the government’s accountability in a representative democracy.
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b) Zero Hour
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Zero Hour is an informal device where elected representatives can raise matters of public importance without prior notice. It is a key mechanism for ensuring the government’s accountability in a representative democracy.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following features of Indian democracy ensures that no individual, including government officials, is above the law?
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b) Rule of Law
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The rule of law ensures that all individuals, including those in positions of power, are subject to the same laws, making it a core principle for maintaining government legitimacy in a democracy.
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b) Rule of Law
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The rule of law ensures that all individuals, including those in positions of power, are subject to the same laws, making it a core principle for maintaining government legitimacy in a democracy.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is a challenge to democracy that undermines public trust by manipulating the flow of information?
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c) Downward Spiral of Media
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The downward spiral of media, including the spread of misinformation and fake news, undermines public trust in democratic processes and affects the scrutiny of government actions, making it a significant challenge to democracy.
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c) Downward Spiral of Media
Explanation:
The downward spiral of media, including the spread of misinformation and fake news, undermines public trust in democratic processes and affects the scrutiny of government actions, making it a significant challenge to democracy.
