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Democracy — Practice Quiz

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

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What is the origin of the word 'Democracy'?

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Who defined democracy as 'government of the people, by the people, for the people'?

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Which of the following is a feature of democracy?

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In which country is direct democracy practiced in cantons?

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What does 'Kratia' mean in Greek?

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Power or rule

'Kratia' in Greek means 'rule' or 'power'. Combined with 'Demos' (people), it forms 'Democracy' meaning 'rule by the people'.

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Which of the following is NOT a kind of democracy?

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Monarchical Democracy

Democracy is classified into Direct and Indirect (Representative) forms. Monarchical democracy is not a recognized type of democracy.

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What is the main purpose of a referendum?

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To seek public opinion on a law

A referendum is a method used to obtain public opinion on important legislation. The people vote to accept or reject a proposed law.

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Which democratic device allows citizens to propose a new law?

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Initiative

The initiative allows citizens to propose new laws by collecting signatures. If enough are gathered, the proposal is put to a vote.

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What are the important topics in Democracy for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in Democracy include Meaning and Definition of Democracy, Features of Democracy, Types of Democracy, Tools of Direct Democracy. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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There are 43 questions on Democracy. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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