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Give some example which proves that democracy is practiced in our schools.

Democracy means a system where people have the authority of choosing the government.

The features of democracy are equality, active participation of citizens, providing civil liberties, free and fair election, equal say of even minority groups.


a. At schools, students are taught to be in harmony and participate in organizations.


b. Schools help in developing civic responsibilities in the students.


c. Thoughts like equality, non-discrimination are fostered among students through schools only.


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Write a response to the following arguments against democracy:

A. The army is the most disciplined and corruption-free organization in the country.


Therefore the army should rule the country.


B. Rule of the majority means the rule of ignorant people. What we need is the rule of the wise, even if they are in small numbers.


C. If we want religious leaders to guide us in spiritual matters, why not invite them to guide us in politics as well. The country should be ruled by religious leaders.

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Locate the following countries in the world map.

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Read the first two paragraphs under the subheading ‘Dignity and freedom of the citizens’ and answer the following question.

Write about the dignity and freedom of the citizens in a democratic country.

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What are the reasons for people to fight for democracy?