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Social Science · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q25
Differentiate between democracy and dictatorship.
Differentiate between democracy and dictatorship.
Marking-scheme solution
| Democracy | Dictatorship |
| (i) It is a form of Government where people elect their leaders. | (i) A form of government where people have no role in selecting the ruler. |
| (ii) Government is accountable to the citizens. | (ii) Government is not accountable to the citizens. |
| (iii) Power lies with the people | (iii) Power lies with one person or small group of people. |
| (iv) Free & fair elections are held at regular intervals. | (iv) Either elections are not held or they are nor free and fair. |
| (v) People enjoy rights and freedom | (v) People do not get rights and freedom. |
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