Pillars of Democracy - JSS2 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the core principle underlying democracy?
Autonomy
Oligarchy
Popular sovereignty
Monarchy
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in a democracy?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
What fundamental principle ensures that no one is above the law in a democracy?
Rule of law
Rule of majority
Rule of the elite
Rule of force
What is essential for ensuring the legitimacy of electoral processes in a democracy?
Secrecy of ballots
Voter suppression
Intimidation of voters
Transparency and fairness
In a democracy, what principle safeguards the rights of minority groups?
Majority tyranny
Minority rule
Majority rule and minority rights
Majority suppression
What is the primary role of the judiciary in a democratic system?
Enforcing laws
Making laws
Interpreting laws
Implementing policies
Which term describes the process through which citizens choose their representatives in a democracy?
Electoral manipulation
Transparent electoral process
Authoritarian election
Election rigging
What distinguishes a democratic society from other forms of governance?
Centralized power
Limited citizen participation
Respect for human rights and freedoms
Absence of checks and balances
Explain the concept of popular sovereignty and its significance in democracy.
Describe the role of the legislative branch in a democratic system.
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