Outcomes of democracy (Quiz)

Welcome to your Outcomes of democracy (Quiz)

1.

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

Dignity of the individual

Majority rule

Equal treatment before law

Free and fair elections

2.

What is the dilemma regarding democracy?

Democracy is always superior in practice

Democracy is better in principle but not in practice

Democracy cannot be implemented due to wars

People doubt whether democracy exists

3.

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

Transparency in governance

Public opinion surveys

Majority votes without debate

Restricted access to information

4.

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

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

Democracy guarantees achieving all goals automatically

5.

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

6.

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.

7.

Which practices are essential to measure the outcomes of democracy?

Ruler’s discretion and secrecy in decision-making

Limited public participation; quick decisions

Regular, free, and fair elections; open public debate

Eliminating elections; avoiding deliberation

8.

Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing economic development?

Country’s population size

Global situation

Presence of free media

Economic priorities of the country

9.

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

Formal constitutions, elections, and guaranteed citizen rights

Monarchical rule and fixed social positions

No political parties or elections

Military rule and no citizen rights

10.

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

Their vote is controlled by political leaders

Their vote has no impact on governance

Their vote contributes to their self-interest and governance

Their vote is symbolic with no practical significance

11.

What often leads to conflicts among individuals in society?

Unequal distribution of wealth

Lack of economic opportunities

Political inequality among groups

Feeling of disrespect or lack of recognition

12.

Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that:

Inequalities exist in democracies.

Inequalities do not exist under dictatorship.

Democracy and development go together.

Dictatorship is better than democracy.

13.

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

By avoiding public participation

By emphasizing that following procedures ensures effective decisions

By limiting deliberation and negotiation

By prioritizing speed over public satisfaction

14.

What is the most basic outcome of democracy?

Accountability and responsiveness to citizens

Elimination of public opinion

Quick decision-making

Unlimited power for rulers

15.

What is the main difference between democracy and dictatorship ?

Democracy does not involve decision-making

Dictatorship ensures freedom for all

Democracy promotes equality; dictatorship does not

Democracy is not based on rules

16.

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

Decline in male-dominated societies

Reduced participation of women in politics

Long struggles by women for equality

Economic growth of nations

17.

What does public dissatisfaction with democracy indicate?

Failure of the democratic system

Decline in public participation

Lack of interest in governance

Success of democracy in raising citizen awareness

18.

Which feature is typically missing in non-democratic governments?

Efficient decision-making

Quick implementation of policies

Transparency and public accountability

Avoidance of public debate

19.

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

Majority and minority opinions never change

Majority groups work with minorities to represent a general view

Exclusion of minority groups from decision-making

Permanent dominance of a majority community

20.

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

There was no measurable difference

Democracies had a significantly higher rate of growth

Democracies lagged far behind dictatorships

Dictatorships had a slightly higher rate of growth

21.

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

Citizens have no responsibilities in a 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

22.

What is a key feature of democratic decision-making?

Decisions based on personal opinions of leaders

Avoiding public debate

Speed over public acceptance

Transparency in procedures

23.

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

It avoids global cooperation issues

It focuses solely on public opinion

It has other positive outcomes and is legitimate

It guarantees economic equality

24.

How does democracy ensure accountability?

By empowering rulers to make unilateral decisions

By restricting public participation

Through deliberation and following procedures

By eliminating elections

25.

Why is democracy considered a legitimate form of government?

It eliminates corruption

It guarantees high economic growth

It never faces criticism

It is a government elected by the people

26.

Why is democracy considered a better form of government?

It provides equality among citizens and corrects mistakes

It ensures no participation from citizens

It allows only one person to make decisions

It depends on military rule for decision-making

27.

What condition must democracies fulfill to remain accommodative?

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

Exclusion of minorities from governance

Fixed representation for the wealthy

Permanent rule by the majority community

28.

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

Ignoring minority opinions

Permanent resolution of all conflicts

Suppression of internal differences

Evolving mechanisms to respect and negotiate differences

29.

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

The idea of political inequality

Economic inequalities among people

Conflicts among people

Differences of opinion about how marginalized sections are to be treated

30.

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

Social differences are peacefully resolved

Minority opinions are respected

Internal differences are suppressed or ignored

Conflicts are prevented through negotiation

31.

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

Based on their military and monarchical histories

Because democracy is not a universal concept

Because some democracies do not guarantee citizen rights

Due to their social, economic, and cultural differences

32.

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

Democracies promote male dominance

Discrimination does not exist in democracies

Democracies provide moral and legal support for equality

Democracies ignore gender issues

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