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Political Science
Challenges to Democracy
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Easy
Which of the following is a legal reform to strengthen democracy?
AAbolishing elections
BAnti-defection law to prevent elected representatives from changing parties
CRemoving the judiciary
DBanning political parties
2
Medium
Assertion: Political reforms in democracy should mainly come through democratic practice. Reason: Any legal change must be based on the logic of democratic politics — empowering people, not controlling them.
ABoth A and R are true, and R correctly explains A
BBoth A and R are true, but R does not correctly explain A
CA is true but R is false
DA is false but R is true
3
Medium
India's challenge of deepening democracy includes:
AEstablishing democracy for the first time
BStrengthening the role and powers of local governments
CBecoming a dictatorship
DReducing the number of elections
4
Hard
The single most important takeaway from the course is:
ADemocracy is too complicated to understand
BActive, informed citizen participation is the foundation of all democratic progress
CDemocracy works perfectly without effort
DOnly politicians can improve democracy
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Hard
Looking at the entire Political Science course, the central message is:
ADemocracy is perfect and needs no improvement
BDemocracy is the worst system of government
CDemocracy, despite its challenges, is the best available system because it provides accountability, dignity, and self-correction
DAll forms of government are equally good
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