AHLCON PUBLIC SCHOOL, MAYUR VIHAR – 1

ACADEMIC SESSION: 2022-23

SUBJECT: POLITICAL SCIENCE
CLASS IX ASSIGNMENT

POLITICAL SCIENCE
TOPIC: CHAPTER 1 – What Is Democracy? Why Democracy?
NOTE: Questions marked with ** may be done for Homework as per your teacher’s
instructions.

Q.1-** Explain the meaning of the term ‘Democracy’.

Q.2- What do you mean by ‘Representative Democracy’?
Q.3-** Write two characteristic features of democracy.
Q.4- Who have got the real power in a democracy?
Q.5-** When do we say that elections are fair? Explain with Example.
Q.6- ‘In a democracy, the majority of the people rule through their elected representatives.’
Give reasons.
Q.7- How does democracy enhance the dignity of citizens? State three points.
Q.8- What is Referendum? Explain.
Q.9- By whom was the ‘Legal Framework’ issued in Pakistan?
Q.10- During which period did China record its worst famine in the world’s history?
Q.11- Name the political party whose approval is needed by the candidate before contesting
elections in China.
Q.12- Give reasons why Pakistan under Parvez Musharraf can not be called a democracy.
Q.13- Assess any three conditions that apply to the way a democratic govt. is run after the
elections.
Q.14- Which is the most common for of democracy? Why is this form necessary?
Q.15-** “A democratic govt. is a better government because it is a more accountable form of
govt.” Explain with example.
Q.16- Why was every election won by the PRI in Mexico? Give three reasons.
Q.17- Write three differences between a democratic and a non democratic country.
Q.18- Why is Zimbabwe not considered a democratic country? Explain with example.
Q.19-** “Though democracy is considered to be the best form of govt., it is not an ideal form
of govt.” Give five arguments to prove the above statement.
Q.20-** Explain the main features of democracy with example.
Q.21- ** Write five arguments in support of democracy.
Q.22- Distinguish between democratic and non- democratic elections.
Q.23- “Elections in China do not represent people’s verdict.” Explain.
Q.24- “Democracy is better than other forms of govt. because it allows us to correct its own
mistakes.”
Q.25- Explain how does democracy improves the quality of decision- making.