A. That they are rich
B. That they are educated
C. That they have influence in the masses
D. That they have control over economic activity
E. That they are an organised minority
Democracy
Which of the following is not true about Pareto’s views about democracy?
A. The society is divided between the upper and lower stratas
B. There are governing and non-governing elites in society
C. The people are the real sovereign in society
D. Governing elites are very capable people
E. The elites run and govern democracy
Which of the following is correct definition of democracy?
A. In it people are sovereign
B. In it working classes govern
C. In it rich and poor cooperate really with each other
D. In it propertied adults have right to elect their representatives
Who of the following is associated with the democracy?
A. Hobhouse
B. Barker
C. Lindsay
D. G.D.H. Cole
E. Burham
Who of the following is not associated with elitist theory of democracy?
A. Pareto
B. Laski
C. Michels
D. Burham
Which one of the following is true about elitist theory of democracy?
A. It believes that in it real power is with voters
B. It believes that the people are the real sovereign
C. It believes that power is used by a small group of elites
D. It believes that the judiciary is real power in the state
E. It believes that in it public opinion is the moving force
Western thinkers believe that the most potential threat to democracy is from:
A. Capitalists
B. Guld socialists
C. Utilitarian
D. Communists
E. None of the above
Which one of the following is not true about liberal democracy?
A. It is based on the concept of common good, which is vague
B. It denies the freedom of expression to a common man
C. It believes that power does not rest with small elites of society
D. It does not suggest concrete means for implementing fundamental values.
Who of the following is not associated with liberal democracy”?
A. J.S.Mill
B. T.H.Green
C. Laski
D. MacIver
E. Bakunin
Who of the following is not associated with the concept of liberal democracy?
A. Hobbes
B. Locke
C. Rousseau
D. Machiavelli