Q. Which of the following is true for democratic government?

1. Democratic governments in our times are usually referred to as representative democracies.
2. A government cannot call itself democratic unless it allows what is known as universal adult franchise.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The main feature of a democracy is that the people have the power to elect their leaders. So, a democracy is rule by the people. The basic idea is that people rule themselves by participating in the making of these rules. Democratic governments in our times are usually referred to as representative democracies. In representative democracies people do not participate directly but, instead, choose their representatives through an election process. These days a government cannot call itself democratic unless it allows what is known as universal adult franchise. This means that all adults in the country are allowed to vote.