Civics- Outcomes of Democracy
Very Short Answer Type Questions
Q.1) What are the benefits of decisions taken by concensus in a democracy?
Ans) In a democracy, any decision taken by consensus is valid as it is approved by the people. Such decisions, infact, solve the problem of people.
Q.2) What is meant by majority rule in democracy?
Ans) Rule by majority means that in case of every decision or in case of every election, different persons and groups may and can form a majority.
Q.3) How can you say that democratic government is legitimate?
Ans) A democratic government is a legitimate government as it is elected by citizens.
Q.4) What is fair to expect from democratic government?
Ans) In substantive terms it may be reasonable to expect from democracy a government that is attentive to the needs and demands of the people and is largely free of corruption.
Q.5) What do you mean by dictatorship?
Ans) The term ‘dictatorship’ means a form of government in which an individual or party acquires power by overthrowing the legitimately elected government and then rule the country without any regard for public opinion.
Q.6) Write reasons that democratic government takes time to take decisions.
Ans) The democratic government takes time as it ensures that decision making will be based on norms and procedures.
Q.7) In which factor does the economic development depend?
Ans) Economic development depends on several factors like country’s population size, global situation, cooperation from other countries and economic priorities adopted by the country.
Q.8) What is the biggest concern in a democracy?
Ans) The biggest concern in a democracy is that the right of the people to choose their ruler and control over the rulers remains intact.
Q.9) What are the sources you have for getting information about the government? Write it.
Ans) Local or national political leaders are the main source of information for the (2024) common people. They keep them informed about the policies and decisions taken by the government.
Q.10) Write the meaning of democracy.
Ans) Democracy is the form of government in which people have the right to choose their representatives. They make make the laws considering the interest of the citizens and also for the welfare.
Q.11) What is meant by dignity and the freedom of the citizens?
Ans) Dignity of the citizens refer to the respect from fallow beings, equal treatment of all citizens, and individual freedom in the society.
Q.12) What is meant by harmonious social life?
Answer) Harmonious social life refers to that social life in which there is no tension and conflict between different groups of the society, that is, people have the ability to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts.
