Civics

Outcomes of Democracy

Question:

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

Answer:

On an average dictatorial regimes have a slightly higher economic growth rate. Poor democracies and non-democratic countries have the same economic growth rate.
When we consider the economic growth, only in democracies, we find a terrible imbalance among the citizens.
South Africa and Brazil the difference between the rich and the poor is enormous  
Denmark and Hungary the economic standard is more balanced.

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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.

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

Q 10.

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

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.