Question 1 - Past Year Questions - 2 Marks - Chapter 1 Class 9 Political Science - What Is Democracy? Why Democracy - Political Science

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State two common features of democratic countries.

Answer:

Points to remember

[Political Science] State 2 common features of democratic countries. - Past Year Questions - 2 Marks

Answer to be written in the exam:

Features of democratic countries:

  • Freedom of speech, expression, and thought.

 

  • Elections are held at regular intervals and are fair and free.

 

  • The dignity of an individual is recognized.

 

  • In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people.

 

  • Democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.

 

  •  In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.

 

  • A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens’ rights.

*any 2 points

 

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