Formative Assessment- Political Parties And Outcomes Of Democracy

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1. Recognised political parties stand for

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Parties recognised by the Election Commission with all the privileges and facilities.

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Formative Assessment- Political Parties And Outcomes Of Democracy - Quiz

This quiz tests knowledge on political parties, their role in democracy, and related concepts such as party symbols, affidavits, and multiparty systems.

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2. Which of the following is NOT a component of a political party?

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Organizers

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3. Identify which of the following is a State party

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Telugu Desam

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4. State whether the following statement is true or false.Democracies often frustrate the needs of the people and often ignore the demands of a majority of their population. 

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True

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5. There is an overwhelming support for the idea of Democracy all over the world because democratic government

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is people's own government

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6. _____ is a signed document where a person makes a sworn statement regarding his or her antecedents.

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An affidavit is a signed document where a person makes a sworn statement regarding his or her antecedents. It is a legal document that is used to provide evidence or support to a claim or statement made by an individual. Affidavits are commonly used in legal proceedings to present facts or information that can help in making a decision or resolving a dispute. By signing an affidavit, the person is declaring that the statement made is true to the best of their knowledge and belief, under penalty of perjury.

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7. An example of a country where two-party system exists

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United Kingdom

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8. If you consider from the year 1950 to 2000, dictatorships have slightly lower rate of economic growth. State whether it is true or false.

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False

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9. _____ means leaving a political party and joining another for some personal or political gains.

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Defection refers to the act of leaving a political party and joining another for personal or political gains. This typically involves a member of a political party switching their allegiance to a different party, often motivated by factors such as ambition, power, or ideological differences. Defection can have significant implications for the political landscape, as it can lead to shifts in power, changes in government, and the formation of new alliances.

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10. A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a _____

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A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a political party. Political parties are formed to represent different ideologies, interests, and goals in order to influence public policy and governance. They provide a platform for individuals to collectively work towards achieving their political objectives and implementing their agenda. Through elections, political parties seek to gain majority support and form the government, where they can make decisions and implement policies that align with their party's principles and beliefs.

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11. The first step towards thinking carefully about the outcomes of democracy is to recognize that democracy is just a _____ of government

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Democracy is a form of government. This means that democracy is one of the various ways in which a government can be structured or organized. It is important to recognize this in order to understand and analyze the outcomes of democracy more effectively. By understanding that democracy is a specific form of government, we can better evaluate its strengths and weaknesses, and assess the impact it has on society and the individuals within it.

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12. In democracy all individuals have equal weight in electing representatives.' This feature is based on_____equality

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The given answer "political" is correct because in a democracy, the power to elect representatives is given to all individuals equally, regardless of their social status, wealth, or any other factors. This means that every individual's vote carries the same weight and has an equal impact on the outcome of the elections. It is a fundamental principle of democracy to ensure political equality, where every citizen has an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and have their voices heard.

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13. Select the statement related to the advantages of multiparty system

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Provides choice to voters

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14. State whether the following statement is true or false. The fact that people in a democracy are complaining is a testimony to the success of democracy.

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True

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15. Democratic government is certainly better than its alternative in this following respect

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it is a legitimate government

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16. Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that

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Inequalities exist in democracies

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17. Match the political parties with their corresponding feature

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BSP - Formed under the leadership of Kanshiram; NCP - formed in 1999; BJP - formed in 1980 reviving Jansangh; Trinamool congress- regional party of Bengal

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18. In democracy, decision making is slow because

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democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation

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19. Government of India allots symbols to political parties.

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False Its the Election Commission

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20. Match the following

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legitimate-people's own government; transparency- citizen can examine the process; accomodation of social diversity - majorityy and minority opinion are not permanent ; dignity and freedom - strengthens the claims of the disadvantaged for equal status

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Recognised political parties stand for
Which of the following is NOT a component of a political party?
Identify which of the following is a State party
State whether the following statement is true or false.Democracies...
There is an overwhelming support for the idea of Democracy all over...
_____ is a signed document where a person makes a sworn statement...
An example of a country where two-party system exists
If you consider from the year 1950 to 2000, dictatorships have...
_____ means leaving a political party and joining another for some...
A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold...
The first step towards thinking carefully about the outcomes of...
In democracy all individuals have equal weight in electing...
Select the statement related to the advantages of multiparty system
State whether the following statement is true or false....
Democratic government is certainly better than its alternative in this...
Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that
Match the political parties with their corresponding feature
In democracy, decision making is slow because
Government of India allots symbols to political parties.
Match the following
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