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Class 10 Outcomes of Democracy worksheet

CBSE Social Science. Accountable government, growth, inequality, accommodating diversity, and dignity and freedom. Every sheet has 20 questions in three sections and an answer key, and the numbers change every time.

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Section A · multiple choice

1.
The most basic outcome expected of democracy is a government that is:
1. run by one leader
2. free of all disagreement
3. always fastest in decisions
4. accountable and responsive to citizens
Answer
(d) accountable and responsive to citizens
2.
What is the book’s verdict on democracy and economic growth?
1. much better than other forms
2. a definite plus point
3. dictatorships slightly higher, gap negligible in poor countries
4. not very successful
Answer
(c) dictatorships slightly higher, gap negligible in poor countries
3.
What is meant by “deliberation”?
1. a citizen’s right to know about government decisions
2. the people’s own, chosen government
3. the right to check whether decisions followed procedure
4. discussion and negotiation before deciding
Answer
(d) discussion and negotiation before deciding

Section B · short answer

4.
What is meant by an accountable government?
Answer
A government that answers to citizens for its decisions and can be questioned by them.
5.
Explain each term: (a) deliberation (b) the right to information
Answer
(a) discussion and negotiation before deciding (b) a citizen’s right to know about government decisions

Section C · long answer

6.
How is democracy accountable, responsive and legitimate?
Answer
Regular free elections, open debate on policies and the right to information make governments accountable; responsiveness is mixed; but democracy is clearly legitimate as the people’s own government.

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