Question

In a democracy, the final decision making power must rest with those _________.
A)In the civil service
B)Elected by the people
C)In the army
D)Belonging to the propertied class

Answer 1

Hint: 1)Democracy is defined as the kind of government where people have the authority to select their governing body.
2)The body protects the people for their individual rights to strengthen the entire society.
3)It provides an opportunity to the citizens to be involved in the decision making process.

Complete answer:
Option A, In the civil service has no relation with the decisions taken in democracy. So, it is an incorrect answer.

Option B, Democracy is defined as a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people. One important factor common to all democracies is that the government is chosen by the people. It also helps students to differentiate between democratic and non-democratic governments. An Example of non-democratic government is that of Myanmar, where rulers were not elected by the people. Those who were in charge of the army of the country became the rulers and people had no choice in this decision. Dictators like Pinochet of Chile are not elected by the people. It can also be an example of monarchies. A democratic government as the government has to bear the consequences of anything illegal done. Democracy improves the power of decision-making and also sees if it is in the interest of people who elected them. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens of government as in the coming election they have the power to change the government. So, it is the correct answer.

Option C, in the army is not the appropriate answer.

Option D, belonging to the propertied class has no relevance with the question.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: The main features of democratic form of government is as follows:
1)Rulers elected by the people take all the important decisions.
2)Elections offer a choice and also a free and fair opportunity to the people to change the rulers which do not work in favor of people.
3)This choice and opportunity is available to all the citizens of the country on an equal basis with no discrimination.
4)The exercise of this choice leads the government to not get benefits for those who are in elected government limited by basic rules of the constitution and citizens’ rights.