Representative Democracy - JSS1 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary characteristic of a presidential democracy?
Direct citizen participation
Head of state distinct from the legislative branch
Rule by a monarch
One-party rule
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In which form of democracy do citizens directly participate in decision-making through referendums?
Representative democracy
Parliamentary democracy
Direct democracy
Constitutional democracy
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What is the essence of popular sovereignty in a democratic system?
Rule by a select elite
Ultimate authority residing with the people
Rule by religious leaders
Authoritarian rule
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Which democracy is characterized by the leader of the majority party in the parliament becoming the head of government?
Presidential democracy
Direct democracy
Parliamentary democracy
Constitutional democracy
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What is a fundamental characteristic of constitutional democracy?
Limited government powers
One-party rule
Absence of a constitution
Rule by a monarch
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In a democracy, what role do regular, free, and fair elections play?
Limiting citizen participation
Restricting political pluralism
Providing a mechanism for choosing leaders and accountability
Encouraging authoritarian rule
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What is political pluralism in a democratic context?
Restriction of political parties
Existence of multiple political parties and groups
Rule by a single political entity
Exclusion of diverse interests
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What is the significance of the rule of law in a democracy?
Arbitrary application of laws
Consistent and equal application of laws to all citizens
Exemption of leaders from legal constraints
Favoring certain groups over others
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Which characteristic ensures that governments in a democracy are subject to scrutiny by the public and independent institutions?
Rule by a single entity
Accountability and transparency
Political isolationism
Restriction of individual rights
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What distinguishes a constitutional democracy from other forms of democracy?
Rule by a monarch
Absence of a constitution
Protection of individual rights by a constitution
Authoritarian rule
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