Chapter 1 - Outcomes Of Democracy Flashcards
What is democracy?
Democracy as a form of government is based on the consent of the people. It implies that the a ultimate authority is vested in the common people so that the policy is made to confirm the will of the people and serves the interest of the people.
How are decisions taken in a democracy?
Democracy ensures that the decisions are taken on the basis of norms and procedures and if anyone ants to know about it they can do so because democracy provides them the means and right to examine the process of decision making. This is known as transparency.
Outcomes of democracy we must understand that democracy is a rule which follows procedure and is acceptable to the people. It also creates mechanisms.
How does democracy provide an accountable govt?
Democracy is a responsible government because finally holds its political leader accountable for their actions. It creates conditions for responsibility in the sense that it’s actions are open for scrutiny and criticism by the legislative that has the ability to remove it from power.
Why is democracy better than its alternatives?
Democracy is always ready to rear quickly and in favour of its citizens. We all expect that the democratic nation should respond to the needs and …… But it is not fair to expect….because other forms are not free of corruption. This government is legitimate and it’s people’s own government.
What does legitimacy mean?
The concept entails justification on the basis of already prescribed norms and values. Has been derived from the word legitimera which means lawful. The government has to justify its actions in terms of law. Social acceptance and effective implementation of rules.
How can we evaluate democracy?
Democracy is the best form of government because it
Promotes equality among the citizens
Enhances dignity
Improves the equality of decision making
Reduces conflict and provides a room to correct mistake. the outcomes of democracy may differ…..
What factors determine the outcome of democracy?
Political rights, education, economic opportunities and the will of the political
Leaders are not the same in all the democratic nations. Also there are different groups of people which influence different policies in a different manner.
Evaluate US’s stand on the promotion of democracy?
Us has been supporting democracy for many democracy. From the efforts taken by Woodrow Wilson in the world war to the reconstruction of Germany and Japan, policy makers have aimed to create a world of democratic Nations. During the Cold War and the current war on terrorism, efforts to foster democracy have been inconsistent or clashed with the strategic goals but the US commitment to the growth of democracy abroad has been repeatedly expressed. This is a key element of its national security.
Give instance of economic inequality in democratic nations/ examine the form of economic equality
A small proportion of the population enjoys a large share in income while the large population has to live with very small share. In Africa, top 20% of the population have 60% share in income and the bottom 20% is in poverty.
However democracy has eliminated poverty in democratic nations.
How does democracy ensure dignity and freedom to its citizens?
Take for example the case of women. For a long time, they were denied equal rights, justice, dignity and freedom, but democracy has ensured all these to women. Now the principle of individual freedom and dignity has a legal as well as a moral force.
* Take another example the conflict among various ethnic groups are minimized by giving them adequate representation in the government in different parts of the world it is also ensured that the rule of the majority is not by those who are in majority just in a number. The majority group needs to work in harmony with the minority group to ensure that interest and concern of every group are represented in the government.
Definition of gender equality
Leveling of the playing field of girls and women by ensuring that they have equal opportunities to develop their talents
How is promoting gender equality seen as an encouragement to greater economic prosperity?
The United Nations Population Fund has declared that women have a right to equality. “Gender equity” is one of the goals of the United Nations Millennium Project, to end world poverty by 2015; the project claims,”Every single Goal is directly related to women’s rights and societies where women are not afforded equal rights as men can never achieve development in a sustainable manner.” Thus, promoting gender equality is seen as an encouragement to greater economic prosperity.
How is caste equality ensures in a democracy?
The same is true of caste inequalities. Democracy in India has strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated castes for equal status and equal opportunity. Perhaps it is the recognition that makes ordinary citizens values their democratic rights.
The ca t that people are complaining is itself a testimony to the success of democracy. Justify your answer by giving three valid points.
Expectations of democracy functions as a criteria for judging. People ask for more and want to make democracy better. They always come up with complaints. The fact that……it shows that people have developed an awareness and the ability to expect and to look critically. A public dissatisfaction towards it shows the success of democratic project - transformation from a subject to a citizen. Most citizen
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