Question:
Consider the following features:
1. Consent of the governed
2. Political equality
3. Accountability of the ruled to the ruler
Which of the above feature/features outline democratic rule?
Consider the following features:
1. Consent of the governed
2. Political equality
3. Accountability of the ruled to the ruler
Which of the above feature/features outline democratic rule?
Options:
- a) 1 and 2 only
- b) 2 and 3 only
- c) 1, 2 and 3
- d) 3 only
- a) 1 and 2 only
- b) 2 and 3 only
- c) 1, 2 and 3
- d) 3 only
correct answer : a)
Explanation:
Consent of the governed (1) and political equality (2) are fundamental to democratic rule. Accountability of ruled to ruler is not a feature of democracy (ruler is accountable to ruled). Hence, 1 and 2 only (a).
Consent of the governed (1) and political equality (2) are fundamental to democratic rule. Accountability of ruled to ruler is not a feature of democracy (ruler is accountable to ruled). Hence, 1 and 2 only (a).