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1. The document discusses questions about democracy, its key features, and challenges some countries face in becoming true democracies. It also addresses South Africa's transition to democracy after apartheid and the making of India's constitution. 2. Questions are asked about electoral competition in countries like China, the denial of the principle of one person one vote in Saudi Arabia, Estonia and Fiji, and why Zimbabwe and Mexico are not considered true democracies. 3. The document also discusses the apartheid system in South Africa, when Nelson Mandela was freed, and when South Africa became a democracy. It examines the Indian constitution-making process and the principles of earlier constitutional guidelines.

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1. The document discusses questions about democracy, its key features, and challenges some countries face in becoming true democracies. It also addresses South Africa's transition to democracy after apartheid and the making of India's constitution. 2. Questions are asked about electoral competition in countries like China, the denial of the principle of one person one vote in Saudi Arabia, Estonia and Fiji, and why Zimbabwe and Mexico are not considered true democracies. 3. The document also discusses the apartheid system in South Africa, when Nelson Mandela was freed, and when South Africa became a democracy. It examines the Indian constitution-making process and the principles of earlier constitutional guidelines.

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KOTHARI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, NOIDA

GRADE 9: SOCIAL SCIENCE


WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? WHY DEMOCRACY?

1. What is democracy? Mention the main features of democracy.


2. General Musharraf conducted elections. However Pakistan is still not called a
democracy. Why?
3. What is free and fair electoral competition? Does China have it?
4. How is the principle of one person one vote denied in the following countries-?
(a) Saudi Arabia (b) Estonia (c) Fiji
5. How can you say that Zimbabwe does not have rule of law?
6. Why is democratic government called a more accountable form of government?
7. How does democracy improve the quality of decision making?
8. Why is it said that democracy enhances the dignity of citizens?
9. How does a democracy allow its citizens to correct its own mistakes?
10. What is the role of press in a good democratic government?
11.Why is Mexico not considered an example of democracy?
15. How can a popular government be undemocratic? Explain by giving the
example of Zimbabwe.
CONSTITUTIONAL DESIGN
1. What was Apartheid? Who all fought against the apartheid system?
2. How was segregation carried out by the Whites?
3. When was Nelson Mandela freed? For how many years did Nelson Mandela
remain in prison?

4. When did South Africa become a democracy?


5. Why is South African constitution considered a source of inspiration for all?
6. Define constitution. Why do we need a constitution?
7. What kind of compromise was made between the Blacks and whites after South
Africa became a democracy?
8. Why was making of the Indian constitution not an easy path?
9. Who drafted a constitutional guideline for India in 1928?
10. What were the main principles of 1928 Constitution and 1931 resolution at the
Karachi session?
11. Explain those factors which contributed to the making of our constitution.
12. What is the importance of 26th January?
13. What is Preamble? What does it contain?
14. Explain the terms- Sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic, justice,
liberty, equality, fraternity.

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