Political Science: Outcomes of Democracy · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science

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

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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.Correct answer
  3. C.It does not follow any constitution or law.
  4. D.It concentrates all power in the hands of a single dictator.

Solution

Unlike dictatorships, democracy is based on deliberation and public opinion. Because its procedures involve norms, consensus-building, and debates, it naturally takes more time to reach decisions.

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