Here is some information about four countries. Based on this information, why would you classify each of these unties. Write “democratic”, “undemocratic' or “not sure against each of these
(a) Country A: People who do not accept the country’s official religion do not have a right to vote.
(b) Country B: The same party has been being elections for the last twenty years.
(c) Country C: Ruling party has lost in the first three elections.
(d) Country D: There is no independent election Commission.

Question

Here is some information about four countries. Based on this information, why would you classify each of these unties. Write “democratic”, “undemocratic' or “not sure against each of these
(a) Country A: People who do not accept the country’s official religion do not have a right to vote.
(b) Country B: The same party has been being elections for the last twenty years.
(c) Country C: Ruling party has lost in the first three elections.
(d) Country D: There is no independent election Commission.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

(a) The country is undemocratic as under no circumstances one’ religious beliefs be allowed to overshadow the right to vote in a democracy.

(b) The second statement seems undemocratic as no single party can itself held and win election. There are number of parties who play the role of opponent in the democratic country.

(c) The given condition is democratic as in a democratic country regular election are held and win or lose of a party depends on choice of people.

(d) Undemocratic; in a democratic country, there is an independent election commission to govern the matters like casting of votes and organizing elections in our country.