Outcomes of Democracy

Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation. They ensure that the decisions taken are acceptable to all the people.
Democracies are accountable to its citizens. That is, all decision making has to be transparent. This factor is missing from a non-democratic government. In a democracy, citizens also take part in decision making.
Democracies are responsible for the decisions they make. If a wrong decision is made, it is the duty of the government to rectify it. In a non-democratic government, decisions are taken by a single person and the Question of rectification does not arise, even if it is a wrong decision.
Deliberation and negotiation cause delay. So in a democracy there is a possibility of delay when some major decisions have to be taken. This delay may be costly. The cost of time that democracy pays is perhaps worth it as the decision will be acceptable to all.
Democracies follow a constitution, so they are legitimate. The laws of the country are applicable to everyone, even to the government members. Free and fair elections are held in democracies and the people have the power to eliminate parties they are not happy with, in the next election. In a non-democratic government this is not possible as elections are not held.
Democracies have to be responsive. The government should function in a transparent manner and the common man should be able to approach the government to address his grievances.