1. Which of the following does not lead to the spread of democracy?
- (a) Struggle by the people
- (b) Invasion by foreign countries
- (c) End of colonialism
- (d) People’s desire for freedom
Answer: (b) Invasion by foreign countries
2. Which of the following statements is true about today’s world?
- (a) Monarchy as a form of government has vanished.
- (b) The relationship between different countries has become more democratic than ever before.
- (c) In more and more countries, rulers are being elected by the people.
- (d) There are no more military dictators in the world.
Answer: (c) In more and more countries, rulers are being elected by the people.
3. Use one of the following statements to complete the sentence:
Democracy in international organisations requires that…
- (a) The rich countries should have a greater say.
- (b) Countries should have a say according to their military power.
- (c) Countries should be treated with respect in proportion to their population.
- (d) All countries in the world should be treated equally.
Answer: (d) All countries in the world should be treated equally.
4. Based on the information given in this chapter, match the following countries and the path democracy has taken in that country.
- Country A: Ghana
- Country B: Nepal
- Country C: Poland
- Country D: Chile
Paths to Democracy:
- (i) Freedom from British colonial rule
- (ii) End of military dictatorship
- (iii) End of one-party rule
- (iv) King agreed to give up his powers
Answer:
- Ghana: (i) Freedom from British colonial rule
- Nepal: (iv) King agreed to give up his powers
- Poland: (iii) End of one-party rule
- Chile: (ii) End of military dictatorship
5. What are the difficulties people face in a non-democratic country?
Answer:
In non-democratic countries, people often face:
- Lack of basic freedoms like speech and expression.
- No right to choose their leaders.
- Suppression of opposition and dissent.
- No assurance of equal rights and justice.
6. Which freedoms are usually taken away when a democracy is overthrown by the military?
Answer:
When the military takes over a democracy:
- Freedom of speech and expression is curtailed.
- People lose the right to vote and choose their leaders.
- Media is censored, and opposition is suppressed.
- Civil liberties and human rights are often violated.
7. Which of the following positions can contribute to democracy at the global level? Give reasons for your answer in each case.
- (a) My country gives more money to international institutions. Therefore, I want to be treated with more respect and exercise more power.
- (b) My country may be small or poor, but my voice must be heard with equal respect because these decisions will affect my country.
Answer:
- (a) This position undermines the principle of equality among nations. Democracy at the global level requires equal respect for all countries, regardless of their financial contributions.
- (b) This position supports democratic values by advocating for equal participation and respect for all countries in international decision-making.