The two words ‘demos’ and ‘cratia’ from which democracy draws its origin belong to: _________? A. Latin languageB. Greek language C. French language D. Spanish language
Which one of the following criticisms holds good for Western democracy? A. It promotes apathy towards Politics B. It is characterised by vast socioeconomic inequalities C. It leads to monopoly over the means of communicationsD. All the above
Lord Bryce has written “That form of government in which the ruling power of a state is legally vested, not in any particular class, but in the members of the community as a whole”. Which form of government he is…
Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as an essential attribute of democracy? A. Freedom of speech B. Freedom of religion C. Equality before lawD. Equality of property
Lord Bryce defines democracy as: ________________________? A. “A form of government in which the will of majority of qualified rules.” B. “The progress of all, through all under the leadership of the best and the wisest.” C. “Government by the…
Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as a critic of democracy? A. Locke B. Lecky C. Maine D. Leveleye
Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as contribution of Rousseau to the Liberal theory of democracy? A. General Welfare B. Natural Equality C. Consent of people as basis of state D. Inalienable right of individual to determine…
Who of the following philosophers was not associated with the Liberal Theory of Democracy? A. Locke B. HobbesC. Karl Marx D. J.S. Mill
The classical theory of democracy can be traced back to the writings of: __________? A. Ancient Greek Philosophers B. Ancient Chinese philosophers C. Proudhon D. French philosophers of the seventeenth century
In democracy the final authority rests with: __________? A. ParliamentB. People C. Council of Ministers D. Civil servants