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Question
Read the following characteristics of democracy and choose the correct option.
- Free and fair elections
- Equality before law
- Dignity of a person
- Majority rule
Options
Only I, II and III are correct.
Only II, III and IV are correct.
Only I, III and IV are correct.
Only I, II and IV are correct.
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Solution
Only I, II and III are correct.
Explanation:
Free and fair elections, open public debate on significant policies and legislation, and citizens’ right to information about the government and its functioning are essential to democracy's success. However, democracies' actual performance shows a mixed record on these.
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