Democracy

Democracy is a system of government in which the citizens exercise power by voting for representatives to make decisions on their behalf. It emphasizes the principles of equality, freedom of speech, and the right to participate in decision-making processes. In a democratic society, individuals have the opportunity to express their opinions, hold leaders accountable, and engage in political discourse. While the concept of democracy has evolved over time, its fundamental goal remains to ensure that government is responsive to the needs and will of the people.

1. What is the passage primarily about?

   a) The history of democracy

   b) The benefits of authoritarianism

   c) The principles and characteristics of democracy

   d) The role of democracy in global politics

2. According to the passage, what principles does democracy emphasize?

   a) Suppression of freedom of speech

   b) Limitation of citizen participation

   c) The principles of equality, freedom of speech, and the right to participate in decision-making processes

   d) None of the above

3. What is the fundamental goal of democracy, as mentioned in the passage?

   a) To limit citizen participation

   b) To ensure that government is responsive to the needs and will of the people

   c) To concentrate power in the hands of a few individuals

   d) To discourage political discourse

Fill in the blanks with the missing words

Democracy is a system of government in which the citizens exercise power by voting for ______________ to make decisions on their ______________. It emphasizes the principles of ______________, freedom of speech, and the right to participate in decision-making processes. In a democratic society, individuals have the ______________ to express their opinions, hold leaders ______________, and engage in political ______________. While the concept of democracy has evolved over time, its ______________ goal remains to ensure that government is ______________ to the needs and will of the people.