GRADE 10 CIVICS WORKSHEET 7.

OUTCOMES OF DEMOCRACY
I. Very short answers:
1. What are the basic elements of democracy in practical sense? 1
2. How are most democracies different form each other? 1
3. What are the basic outcome of democracy? 1
4. Why are non-democratic governments quick and efficient in decision-making and implementation? 1
5. Why are decisions delayed in a democracy? 1
6. What do democracies ensure regarding decision-making? 1
7. What is meant by transparency? 1
8. In what aspects do the democracies have a greater success rate? 1
9. The records of democracies is not impressive on two counts. What are they? 1
10. Why there is an overwhelming support for democracy all over the world? 1
11. List the factors on which economic development depends. 1
12. What is political equality? 1
13. How can you say that democracies are based on political equality? 1
14. “Democracy cannot solve all economic and social problems but still it is perceived” Why? 1
15. What is economic inequality? 1
16. Which country is suffering from the adverse form of economic inequality? 1
17. In what aspect does democracy stand much superior to any other form of government? 1
18. List two valid points which promote dignity of women in a democratic government. 1
19. Which two sections of the society get special emphasis in the Indian Constitution regarding equal status and
equal opportunities? 1
20. Define accountable government. 1
21. What is a legitimate government? 1
22. Democratic government a better choice. Justify by giving two reasons. 1
23. Why are decisions delayed in democracy? 1
24. The record of democracy is not impressive on two counts. What are they? 1
25. Which country is suffering from the adverse form of economic inequality? 1
26. Trace any two provisions of Indian government to eradicate caste inequalities. 1
II. Short answers:
1. “Democracy is more effective than its other alternatives”. Justify the statement. 3
2. How is democratic government a legitimate government? Explain with examples. 3
3. Examine the political outcomes of democracy. 3
4. Discuss the economic outcomes of democracy. 3
5. Examine the forms of economic inequality in democracy.3
6. How is social diversity accommodated in democracy? Explain with examples. 3
7. The ideals, principles and norms of democracy require certain conditions to be implemented. Justify the
statement. 3
8. Explain any three ways in which democracy has succeeded in maintaining dignity and freedom of
citizens. 3
9. Discuss the factors that denote the successful working of democracy. 3
10. Mention three ways through which democracy can be improved in practical form. 3
11. “Democratic government is a legitimate government”. Explain. 3
12. “Non-democratic rulers can be very quick and efficient in decision making and implementation”. Do
you think with this feature of non-democratic government, it is a better government than other
governments? Explain.
13. “An ideal government would not only keep itself away from corruption but also make fighting
corruption and black money a top priority”. Justify the statement by highlighting the values attached to it.
 14. “Democracies are not appearing to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities”.
Analyse the statement. 3
15. “A democratic government is efficient and effective”. Analyse the statement. 3
16. “Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens. Support the statement with
examples. 5
17. Transparency is the most important feature of democracy. Analyse. 3
18. Why does democracy lead to delays in decision making? 3
19. Explain the relationship between democracy and development. 3
20. “There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world”. Support the
statement. 3
21. How has corruption become a serious problem for Indian democracy? Explain. 3
22. “Democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic equalities”. Support the
statement. 3
23. Describe the social outcomes of democracy. 3
24. Why is democracy better than other forms of governments? Suggest any two ways to strengthen
democracy. 3
25. Examine any three merits of democracy. 3
26. What are the differences between democratic and democratic governments in the decision making
process? 3
27. “Democracy is seen to be good in principle but fit to be not so good in practice”. Justify the statement. 3
28. What aspect of democracy describes that it is a government run by the consent of the people? 3
29. How far democracy has reduced poverty in India? 3
30. How can democracy adjust the dignity of women? 3
31. “The fact that people are complaining is itself a testimony to the success of democracy”. Justify the
statement with appropriate points. 3
32. How do you define a government that is not attentive to the needs and expectations of the people? 3
33. In Which field is the achievement of dictatorship better than that of democracy? 3
34. Democracy is a rule of the majority. The poor are in majority. Do democracy must be a rule of poor.
How can this not be the case? 3
III. LONG ANSWERS:
1. “Democracy produces an accountable, responsive and legitimate government”. Explain. 5
2. “Democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic equalities”. Support the
statement. 5
3. “Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens”. Support this statement with
examples. 5
4. What are the conditions under which democracies accommodate social diversities? 5
5. “Democracy stands much superior to any other of government in promoting dignity and freedom of
the individual”. Explain. 5
6. Explain the role of democracy in eradicating inequality and poverty. 5
7. What are the differences between democratic and non-democratic governments in the decision
making progress? 5
8. “There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world”. Support the
statement. 5
9. Explain any four consequences on which democracy has failed. 5
10. How can we measure democracy on the basis of its expected outcomes? 5
11. Explain the merits and demerits of democracy. 5