DemocracyElectorate and Representation
When the voters take part in the elections of representative bodies themselves and elect the members, the system is known as:
Representative democracy
Direct election
Universal adult suffrage
Indirect democracy
Direct election
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The Quota under the Hare Scheme is determined by:A. Dividing the total number of votes by two
B. Dividing the total number of valid polled votes by the number of seats to be filled up plus one and by adding one to the quotient
C. The number of votes in fixed by law before the election is held
D. The number of votes is decided by all the contesting candidates before the election
The chief defect of direct election is:
A. It promotes aversion towards public affairs
B. It is not in keeping with democratic principles
C. It has no educative value
D. Representatives are responsive to public opinion
Direct election means:
A. People assemble at one place and elect their representatives by voice
B. People can suggest the name of their representative on their own
C. People cannot authorise their
D. The voters directly take part in the election of their representatives
Which one of the following theories of democracy accords high priority to the political rights of citizens
A. Pluralist Theory of Democracy
B. Elitist Theory of Democracy
C. Marxist Theory of Democracy
D. Liberal Theory of Democracy
Proportional representation primarily aims at giving representation to:
A. Religious minority
B. Linguistic majority
C. Caste majority
D. Minorities in societies
Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Liberal Democracy?
A. Party system
B. Periodic Elections
C. Fundamental Rights
D. Democratic Centralism
The democracy can function successfully in a country:
A. Which is big in size
B. Which is small in size and population
C. Which is big in size and population
D. Which has hot climate
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