Which one of the following thinkers emphasised the principles of adult franchise, representative government, freedom of press and frequent elections, which form the cornerstone of Liberal theory of democracy?

A. J.s.mill
B. Locke
C. Rousseau
D. All the three

The two basic principles of liberal theory of democracy, which were emphasised by Locke, were:

A. Universal adult franchise and right to property
B. Woman suffrage and secret ballot
C. Popular sovereignty and constitutional government
D. Natural rights and representative democracy

Who of the following thinkers asserted the principle that consent of the people’ is the basis of state?

A. Adam smith
B. Herbert spencer
C. Bentham
D. Locke

The basic principle of Liberal democracy that the sovereign drew his authority from the people was first developed by:

A. J.s.mill
B. Hobbes
C. Locke
D. None of the above

Land of direct democracy is ___________?

A. india
B. east germany
C. ussr
D. france

Democracy has been preferred because: ___________?

A. It believes that it is government of highly competent persons
B. In it real patriots participate
C. In it there are no chances of violence
D. The people are participants in law making process

Democracy has come under criticism these days because:

A. It is government of the amateurs
B. In it there is too much dependence on the representatives of the people
C. In it sincere persons can never participate
D. In it, it is not possible to have stable governments

One of the essential conditions for the success of democracy is that the people should be:___________?

A. Propertied one
B. Educated
C. Devoted to social service
D. Well versed in the game of politics

Democracy can succeed in a country:

A. which is thickly populated
B. which is thinly populated
C. which has vast areas
D. which has small territories

One of the features of democracy is that:

A. It subjects people to hardships
B. Develops creative thinking among masses
C. Few enjoy monopoly of pwer
D. Only elites feel satisfied