The concept of tyranny of majority in democracy is advocated by: __________?
A. Green
B. J.S.Mill
C. Thomas Paine
D. De Tocqueville
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Democracy is distinguished from dictatorship by the fact that
Democracy is distinguished from dictatorship by the fact that
A. It aims at the material good of the people
B. It ensures social justice
C. It guarantees civil and political rights
D. It is responsive to the will of the people
Which one of the following theories of democracy accords high priority to the political rights of citizens
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
E. All the above
Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Liberal Democracy?
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
Which theory of democracy attaches great importance to economic rights of citizens?
Which theory of democracy attaches great importance to economic rights of citizens?
A. Marxist Theory
B. Elitist theory
C. Pluralist Theory
D. All the above
The Elitist theory of democracy rejects the view that:
The Elitist theory of democracy rejects the view that:
A. Democracy is a rule of the majority
B. Democracy is a government by a select group of people
C. Democracy is the best form of government
D. In Democracy the moral worth of the individual is recognized
The Economic aspects of democracy have been emphasised by constitutionality of laws enacted by ___________?
The Economic aspects of democracy have been emphasised by constitutionality of laws enacted by ___________?
A. Liberal Theory of Democracy
B. Marxian Theory of Democracy
C. Both Marxian and Liberal
D. Theories of Democracy
The Pluralist theory of democracy is: ______________?
The Pluralist theory of democracy is: ______________?
A. Against separation of powers
B. Against periodical elections
C. In favour of elections because they help in gauging public opinion
D. Against decentralisation of authority
The Pluralist theory of democracy holds that:
The Pluralist theory of democracy holds that:
A. The state is the source of all authority and all groups draw from it
B. The power in society is shared by the government and other groups
C. Political power cannot be divided among various groups, associations etC.
D. None of the above
The Pluralist theory of democracy is associated with __________?
The Pluralist theory of democracy is associated with __________?
A. Barelson
B. Sartori
C. Presthus
D. All the above three