Outcomes of democracy (Quiz)

Welcome to your Outcomes of democracy (Quiz)

1.

What does the evidence suggest about economic growth under democracies and dictatorships (1950-2000)?

Dictatorships had a slightly higher rate of growth

Democracies lagged far behind dictatorships

There was no measurable difference

Democracies had a significantly higher rate of growth

2.

What has contributed to the growing recognition of respect and equal treatment for women in democracies?

Decline in male-dominated societies

Long struggles by women for equality

Reduced participation of women in politics

Economic growth of nations

3.

What is the most basic outcome of democracy?

Accountability and responsiveness to citizens

Quick decision-making

Elimination of public opinion

Unlimited power for rulers

4.

Why does democracy retain its value despite slower economic growth compared to dictatorships?

It focuses solely on public opinion

It guarantees economic equality

It has other positive outcomes and is legitimate

It avoids global cooperation issues

5.

what does "rule by majority" imply in a democracy?

Majority and minority opinions never change

Permanent dominance of a majority community

Majority groups work with minorities to represent a general view

Exclusion of minority groups from decision-making

6.

What is the dilemma regarding democracy?

Democracy is better in principle but not in practice

Democracy is always superior in practice

Democracy cannot be implemented due to wars

People doubt whether democracy exists

7.

Why is democracy considered a legitimate form of government?

It is a government elected by the people

It eliminates corruption

It never faces criticism

It guarantees high economic growth

8.

What does public dissatisfaction with democracy indicate?

Success of democracy in raising citizen awareness

Lack of interest in governance

Failure of the democratic system

Decline in public participation

9.

Which practices are essential to measure the outcomes of democracy?

Limited public participation; quick decisions

Ruler’s discretion and secrecy in decision-making

Regular, free, and fair elections; open public debate

Eliminating elections; avoiding deliberation

10.

How are democracies different from one another despite having common features?

Because some democracies do not guarantee citizen rights

Based on their military and monarchical histories

Because democracy is not a universal concept

Due to their social, economic, and cultural differences

11.

What is a key feature of democratic decision-making?

Speed over public acceptance

Avoiding public debate

Decisions based on personal opinions of leaders

Transparency in procedures

12.

What condition must democracies fulfill to remain accommodative?

Fixed representation for the wealthy

Exclusion of minorities from governance

Permanent rule by the majority community

Every citizen must have a chance to be in the majority at some point

13.

What is a reasonable expectation from democracies regarding economic disparities?

Democracies should ignore economic disparities

Democracies should prioritize the rich over the poor

Democracies should increase economic growth at all costs

Democracies should ensure fair distribution of wealth and opportunities

14.

In the context of assessing democracy, which among the following is the odd one out? Democracies need to ensure:

Majority rule

Free and fair elections

Equal treatment before law

Dignity of the individual

15.

How does democracy justify the delays in its decision-making process?

By emphasizing that following procedures ensures effective decisions

By prioritizing speed over public satisfaction

By limiting deliberation and negotiation

By avoiding public participation

16.

Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that:

Democracy and development go together.

Dictatorship is better than democracy.

Inequalities do not exist under dictatorship.

Inequalities exist in democracies.

17.

Why is it easier for women to fight against discrimination in a democracy?

Democracies provide moral and legal support for equality

Democracies ignore gender issues

Discrimination does not exist in democracies

Democracies promote male dominance

18.

How does democracy ensure accountability?

By eliminating elections

By empowering rulers to make unilateral decisions

Through deliberation and following procedures

By restricting public participation

19.

What often happens in non-democratic regimes when dealing with social differences?

Conflicts are prevented through negotiation

Minority opinions are respected

Internal differences are suppressed or ignored

Social differences are peacefully resolved

20.

What often leads to conflicts among individuals in society?

Feeling of disrespect or lack of recognition

Lack of economic opportunities

Political inequality among groups

Unequal distribution of wealth

21.

What role do citizens play in achieving the goals of democracy?

Citizens must take advantage of the conditions created by democracy

Citizens must follow the government without questioning

Citizens are solely dependent on the government

Citizens have no responsibilities in a democracy

22.

What mechanism allows citizens to examine democratic decision-making processes?

Restricted access to information

Majority votes without debate

Public opinion surveys

Transparency in governance

23.

Which of the following statements about caste in a democratic society is correct?

Democracy promotes caste-based divisions in politics.

Disadvantaged castes have no opportunity for political representation in a democracy.

Democracy strengthens claims for equal status and opportunities for disadvantaged castes.

Caste-based discrimination is officially encouraged in democracies.

24.

What is the main difference between democracy and dictatorship ?

Democracy promotes equality; dictatorship does not

Democracy is not based on rules

Dictatorship ensures freedom for all

Democracy does not involve decision-making

25.

Why is democracy considered a better form of government?

It depends on military rule for decision-making

It provides equality among citizens and corrects mistakes

It allows only one person to make decisions

It ensures no participation from citizens

26.

Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing economic development?

Presence of free media

Economic priorities of the country

Global situation

Country’s population size

27.

What are the common features of most democracies in the world?

Military rule and no citizen rights

Monarchical rule and fixed social positions

Formal constitutions, elections, and guaranteed citizen rights

No political parties or elections

28.

What is the key message about democracy in achieving socio-economic goals?

Democracy guarantees achieving all goals automatically

Democracy creates conditions for achieving goals, but citizens must act on them

Democracy has no role in achieving socio-economic goals

Democracy replaces cultural diversity with uniformity

29.

What is a key advantage of democracies in handling social divisions?

Ignoring minority opinions

Evolving mechanisms to respect and negotiate differences

Suppression of internal differences

Permanent resolution of all conflicts

30.

Which feature is typically missing in non-democratic governments?

Efficient decision-making

Avoidance of public debate

Transparency and public accountability

Quick implementation of policies

31.

In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is correct – democracies have successfully eliminated:

Conflicts among people

The idea of political inequality

Differences of opinion about how marginalized sections are to be treated

Economic inequalities among people

32.

What belief do most individuals hold about their vote in a democracy?

Their vote has no impact on governance

Their vote is controlled by political leaders

Their vote is symbolic with no practical significance

Their vote contributes to their self-interest and governance

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