Question 2 - Past Year Questions - 5 Marks - Chapter 5 Class 10 Political Science - Outcomes of Democracy - Political Science

Describe any five Outcomes of Democracy.

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Five outcomes of Democracy:

(1) Accountable, responsive, and legitimate government-

• A government that is accountable to the citizens, and responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens.
• Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation, so delays in decisions may take place.

(2) Economic growth and development

• The difference in the rates of economic development between less developed countries with dictatorships and democracies is negligible.
• It is better to prefer democracy always as it has several other positive outcomes.

(3) Reduction of inequality and poverty.

• Democracies are based on political equality . All individuals have equality in electing representatives.
• In actual life, democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities.

(4) Accommodation of social diversity

• The ability to handle social differences, divisions, and conflicts is thus a definite plus point of democratic regimes.

(5) Dignity and freedom of the citizens.

• Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting the dignity and freedom of the individual.
• The passion for respect and freedom is the basis of democracy.