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Democracy is a system of government where people have the authority to choose their governing legislators through free and fair elections. However, 3 key factors are needed to have a true democracy: 1) Elected representatives must have the real power to govern and make decisions, 2) Citizens must be able to vote freely without coercion in genuine elections, and 3) Equal rights and protections must be afforded to all under the rule of law as outlined in the constitution. Without all three of these, a system cannot accurately be considered a true democracy.

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Democracy is a system of government where people have the authority to choose their governing legislators through free and fair elections. However, 3 key factors are needed to have a true democracy: 1) Elected representatives must have the real power to govern and make decisions, 2) Citizens must be able to vote freely without coercion in genuine elections, and 3) Equal rights and protections must be afforded to all under the rule of law as outlined in the constitution. Without all three of these, a system cannot accurately be considered a true democracy.

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Class: 9 CHAPTER 2:

WHAT IS DEMOCRACY, WHY DEMMOCRACY:

1. “Pakistan under General Pervez Musharraf should not be called a democracy.” Explain.
2. In what way, the elected representatives lost their power to take decision in Pakistan under
Musharraf?
3. How do the people of China and Mexico not getting a choice, as they elect their rulers?
OR
How is free and fair election denied to the people of China and Mexico?
4. There are many instances of denial of equal rights to vote. Justify.
5. Is it enough to hold the elections democratically and not keep what happens before and after it
on check? Give examples of Zimbabwe to substantiate your answer.
6. What is the role of Constitution in maintaining Democracy?
7. How can we evolve an adequate definition of Democracy?
8. What are the merits and demerits of Democracy?

OR
Give your argument in favour of and against Democracy.
9. What do you distinguish between democratic and non- democratic government?
10. How can we broaden the domain of Democracy?

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