How did Madison try to maintain balance between limited and effective government?
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 2What is universal suffrage? Why must participation in the electoral process be unforced?
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 3Briefly explain how the balance between limited and effective governance is affected by the frequency of elections.
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 4Write a note on the importance of having a free press in a democracy.
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 5In which electoral system is a voter expected to cast two votes even when there is a clear majority?
A. selectoral rules
B. mixed electoral rules
C. plurality rule
D. majority rule
E. proportional representation rule
Q. 6Write a short note on accountability? Why is accountability an important principle for democracy?
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 7Which of the following statements is true?
A. The plurality and majority rules allow smaller parties the greatest chances of winning a seat.
B. The elections based on the plurality and majority rules tend to concentrate political power.
C. The elections based on the plurality and majority roles allocate political power in the most proportionate manner.
D. The mixed electoral rules eliminate any elements of the plurality and majority rule as they seek to concentrate, rather than disperse power.
E. The proportional representation rule requires citizens to cast two votes in the election.
Q. 8Which electoral system is least discriminating toward smaller parties?
A. mixed electoral rule
B. selectoral rule
C. plurality rule
D. majority rule
E. proportional representation rule