Outcomes of Democracy — Practice

Question 1

Give one clear advantage of democracy over dictatorship.

Accepted Answer

It produces an accountable and legitimate government answerable to the people.

✦ Answer: accountable, legitimate government.

Question 2

What kind of equality does democracy guarantee?

Accepted Answer

Political equality — one person, one vote, one value.

✦ Answer: political equality.

Question 3

On which outcome do democracies and dictatorships show no clear difference?

Accepted Answer

Economic growth.

✦ Answer: economic growth.

Question 4

How does democracy produce an accountable government?

Accepted Answer

Step 1 — Regular elections and open debate let citizens question rulers.

Step 2 — Rights like the right to information make decision-making transparent.

✦ Answer: elections, debate and transparency make rulers answerable.

Question 5

Why is economic inequality a challenge for democracies?

Accepted Answer

Step 1 — Democracy gives political equality (equal votes).

Step 2 — But wealth remains concentrated in a few hands while many stay poor; democracies have often not reduced this gap.

✦ Answer: political equality coexists with persistent economic inequality.

Question 6

How does democracy accommodate social diversity?

Accepted Answer

Step 1 — It negotiates differences peacefully rather than suppressing them.

Step 2 — It ensures both majority and minority have a voice, preventing conflict.

✦ Answer: it peacefully negotiates differences and gives all groups a voice.

Question 7

How does democracy promote the dignity and freedom of citizens?

Accepted Answer

Step 1 — It strengthens the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated.

Step 2 — It guarantees citizens the right to be treated with respect and to seek redress.

Step 3 — Its framework lets struggles for dignity (e.g. women's, marginalised castes') be fought and won.

✦ Answer: it empowers the disadvantaged and secures respect, freedom and redress.

Question 8

'The complaints people make about democracy show its success.' Explain.

Accepted Answer

Step 1 — People complain because they expect democracy to deliver good governance.

Step 2 — The expectation itself shows they value and believe in the system.

Step 3 — Their demands push democracy to improve — a sign of a living democracy.

✦ Answer: complaints reflect high expectations and engagement, proving democracy's success.

Question 9

Why is a democratic government called a legitimate government?

Accepted Answer

Step 1 — It is the people's own government, chosen by them.

Step 2 — It follows accepted procedures, so people accept its authority.

✦ Answer: because it is chosen by and accountable to the people.

Practice — Outcomes of Democracy

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