SUBJECT- CIVICS

CHAPTER- OUTCOMES OF DEMOCRACY

Very short questions- answers

1. A democratic government is a better government because it is an accountable form of

government. Democracy improves the quality of decision making. Democracy provides a
method to deal with differences and conflicts. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.
2. In democracies, every citizen vote has the same value irrespective of gender, caste, religion,
or race. This ensures political equality among its citizens.
3. Cornerstones of democracy include freedom of assembly, association, property
rights, freedom of religion and speech, inclusiveness and equality, citizenship,
consent of the governed, voting rights, freedom from unwarranted governmental
deprivation of the right to life and liberty, and minority rights.
5.The most basic outcome of democracy is that it produces a government that is
accountable to the citizens, and responsive to the needs and expectations of the
citizens. Transparency and accountability is one of the most essential feature of
democracy.

SHORT QUESTIONS ANSWERS –

1. Democracy is a system of government which is chosen by the entire population or
other eligible members of the state through elected representatives. A dictatorship is
a form of government where a single individual or group of people wield power
without any limitations to constitutional authority.
2. Democracy is accountable and responsive to the needs and expectations of the
citizens because: 1) In a democracy people have the right to choose their
representatives and the people will have control over them. 2) Citizens have the right
to participate in decision making that affects them all.
3. It is true some people think that democracy produces a less effective government
because: i Non-democratic rulers do not have to bother about deliberation in assemblies
or worry about majorities and public opinion. ii They can be very quick and efficient in
decision-making and implementation.iii But democracy is based on the idea of
deliberation and negotiation. So some delay is bound to take place. iv Most democracies
fall short of elections that provide a fair chance to everyone. v Democratic governments
do not have a very good record when it comes to sharing information with citizens. vi
Democracies often frustrate the needs of the people and often ignore the demands of a
majority of its population.
4. Democracy Produces Legitimate Government: A democratic government is
people's own government. People wish to be ruled by representatives elected by
them. They also believe that democracy is suitable for their country. Democracy's
ability to generate its own support is itself an outcome that cannot be ignored.

LONG QUESTIONS ANSWERS

1. The democracy doesn't guarantee economic development. In most of the
democracies, a small number of ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of
wealth and income. For example, countries like South Africa and Brazil, the
top 20% people take away more than 60 % of the national income.
2. Explanation: Democracy has been succeeded in dignity and freedom
citizens. For example : In India, long history oppression was faced by social
groups, Now they are in a position to assert themselves Due to the democratic
process and also people have been able to move up the social ladder.
3. Those at the bottom of the society have very little to depend upon. Their incomes
have been declining. iv Democracies often frustrate the needs of the people and
often ignore the demands of a majority of its population. The routine talks of
corruption are enough to convince us that democracy is not free of this evil.
4. A democratic government is a better government because it is an accountable
form of government. Democracy improves the quality of decision making.
Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts. Democracy
enhances the dignity of citizens.
OR
Five characteristics of Democracy are Elected Representatives, Independent
Judiciary, Civil Liberties, Organised Opposition Party, and Rule of Law.