Civics

Outcomes of Democracy

Question:

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

Answer:

a) History reveals that poor countries achieved better economic growth under dictatorship rather than in a democracy. Though this may be true, the positive aspects of democracy, like freedom of expression, dignity and independence cannot be sacrificed for economic growth alone.
b) It is true that Democracy can't reduce inequality of incomes between different citizens. But inequality of incomes may be due to various social and economic conditions and democracy as a form of government cannot be held responsible for the inequality of income.
c) Poor countries have to spend more on poverty reduction, health, education as the best resource for a country is ‘human resource'. A healthier, happier and educated society will automatically bring prosperity to a nation.
d) It is true that in a democracy all citizens have one vote and all votes are of equal value. In some democracies we do find certain groups dominating others and conflicts do arise. The constitution, democracies follow, resolves these conflicts through negotiation.

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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.