Civics

Outcomes of Democracy

Question:

The prime duty of any democratic government is to reduction inequality in wealth among its citizens and eliminate poverty. Discuss.

Answer:

The development strategies of a democracy should always work towards the goal of reducing the gap between the rich and the poor.
Economic growth should ensure that wealth is distributed in such a way that all citizens of the country will have a share and lead a better life.
In a democracy it is possible to provide equal opportunity to all the citizens to prosper because democracies are based on political equality as all individuals have equal right in electing their representatives.
In practise we find that democracies have not been able to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. In most democracies a small number of rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth while the poor find it difficult to meet the basic needs of life, such as food, clothing, house, education and health.
It is the duty of a democratic country to lift the poor from the clutches of poverty, for all citizens have equal rights in a democracy. Programmes, for the upliftment of the poor are necessary. Free education, free health care is very necessary in poor democracies. India is implementing many schemes for the upliftment of the poor. The gap between the poor and the rich is slowly becoming narrower in India.

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Outcomes of Democracy

Q 1.

Following allegation of killing of three civilians in Gandwara in a fake encounter by Jammu and Kashmir police, an enquiry has been ordered.

Q 2.

A democratic government has to be accountable, responsive and legitimate government. Discuss.

Q 3.

In democracy all citizens have one vote, which means that there is absence of any domination and conflict.

Q 4.

What is the basis of democracy and what are its advantages?

Q 5.

What are the main features of a democracy?

Q 6.

Gives reasons why a democratic government is preferred to other forms of governments.

Q 7.

Mention to factors that we have to look for while evaluating democracy in a system?

Q 8.

Compare democracies and non-democratic countries on the basis of economic growth.

Q 9.

How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government?

Q 10.

What should the government do to lift the poor from the clutches of poverty?

Q 11.

Mention a few factors that determine the economic growth of a country.

Q 12.

Does dictatorship always lead to higher economic growth?

Q 13.

What are the main features of a democracy?

Q 14.

Write a brief note on the status of women in democratic and non-democratic countries.

Q 15.

Write a brief note on freedom and dignity to citizens in democratic and non- democratic countries.

Q 16.

What are the challenges faced by democratic governments?

Q 17.

What is the basis of democracy and what are its advantages?

Q 18.

What are the conditions under which democracies accommodate social diversities?

Q 19.

The prime duty of any democratic government is to reduction inequality in wealth among its citizens and eliminate poverty. Discuss.