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In a democracy, leaders are chosen by ________.

In a democracy, leaders are chosen by the people. Democracy is based on the principle of the Universal Adult Franchise. According to this, all those people who are above 18 years of age have the right to vote among the candidates contesting for the elections. The citizens choose the best candidate and vote for him. After the election process is over, the candidate who wins the maximum votes is elected as the leader.

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In which of the following situations is a minister misusing his power?

A. Refuses to sanction a project of his ministry for sound technical reasons


B. Threatens to send his security staff to rough up his neighbor


C. Calls up the police station asking them not to register a complaint that is likely to be filed against his relative.


D. Conducts a public meeting to discuss their issues


 2

Which of the following statements is correct?

(i) A Constitution tells us what the fundamental nature of our society is.


(ii) It helps to serve as a set of rules and principles that all persons in a country can agree upon as the basis of the way in which they want the country to be governed.


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What is secularism?

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What is majoritarianism?