Political Science: Outcomes of Democracy

Topics in this chapter

• Accountability And Responsiveness
• Decision-Making And Efficiency
• Legitimacy And Public Preference
• Development And Inequality
• Diversity And Conflict Resolution
• Rights, Dignity And Freedom

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-5FDB39

   Which of the following is considered the most basic outcome of democracy?

   1. A.Economic growth and development
   2. B.Accountable and responsive government
   3. C.Elimination of all social conflicts
   4. D.Absolute economic equality
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-806147

   Why is a democratic government often slower, less efficient, and less prompt than a non-democratic government?

   1. A.It completely lacks decision-making bodies.
   2. B.It is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation.
   3. C.It does not follow any constitution or law.
   4. D.It concentrates all power in the hands of a single dictator.
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-B95E8A

   In the context of democracies, transparency refers to:

   1. A.The right and means to examine the process of decision-making.
   2. B.The complete absence of corruption in public offices.
   3. C.Economic transparency where everyone earns the same wage.
   4. D.The total transparency of citizens' private lives to the state.
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-CCD49B

   Consider the following statements regarding the economic performance of democracies:

   1. Democracies ensure rapid and higher economic development than dictatorships.
   2. There can be a significant difference in the rates of economic growth between countries under dictatorship and democracy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   1. A.1 only
   2. B.2 only
   3. C.Both 1 and 2
   4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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5. Question 5Q-05B5F4

   Which of the following outcomes is guaranteed in a democracy?

   1. A.Reduction of economic inequality
   2. B.Harmonious social life without divisions
   3. C.Dignity and freedom of the citizens
   4. D.Absence of poverty and unemployment
   See the answer and solution