G10 Civics-5

Grade 10 CIVICS 5.
OUTCOMES OF DEMOCRACY
1.“Democratic system is better than any other form of government.” Support the statement
with examples.
A. Democratic system is better than any other form of government because of the following
reasons.
(i) It promotes equality among citizens. E.g. Rule of law
(ii) It enhances the dignity of the individual. E.g. Fundamental Rights.
(iii) It improves the quality of decision-making. E.g. Discussion and debate on various platforms
(iv) It provides a method to resolve conflicts.
(v) It allows room to correct mistakes.
2. How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive, and legitimate government?

A. Democracy produces an accountable government because it provides regular, free and fair
elections. Open discussions are held on all major issues and legislations. Democracy gives its
citizens the right to information about the government and its functioning.
Democracy provides a responsive government as it is formed by elected representatives of the

people. These representatives discuss the problems of society and make policies and programmes
accordingly. The representatives also ensure that the programmes are implemented.
Democracies follow a constitution, so they are legitimate. The country's laws apply to everyone,
even to government members. Free and fair elections are held in democracies and the people
have the power to eliminate parties they are not happy with, in the next election.
3. ‘‘In actual life, democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic
inequalities.’’ Explain the statement by giving an example.
A. (i) The wealth and means are accumulated in the hands of a few people and their share in the
total income of the country has been increasing.
(ii) However, the people at the bottom of society find it difficult to meet even their basic life
needs such as food, clothing, housing, education and health. Not only that, their incomes have
been declining.
(iii) The deprived people are a large ratio of voters and no party will like to lose their votes.
(iv) Yet democratically elected governments do not appear to be attentive to the cause of the
poor.
(v) Thus democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities.
4. Explain how democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens.
A. Only the Democratic government is a form of government that accommodates social
differences and conflicts by making everybody learn how to respect every individual’s opinion as
differences can never be suppressed completely.
• Democracy ensures inclusion of every group including minorities and its interests in the
decision-making.
• It reduces the probability of violence due to social differences and conflicts between different
kinds of people.
• It provides the right to equality, equality before the law, and equal opportunities for work and
prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, gender, or place of birth to
every citizen or individual.
• It also ensures various other fundamental rights of the citizen.
5. “Democracy accommodates social diversities.” Support the statement with examples.

A. In every society, there are people belonging to different religions and income groups, and
using different languages.
● Democracy means that equal treatment is given to all individuals and that there should
not be any discrimination on the basis of caste, gender, race, religion, or region.
● It accommodates all the social diversity by giving equal rights and freedoms to the
people. In a democratic setup, people from socially weaker sections of the society are
allowed to vote and choose their representatives in the government, and no particular
religion or language is given any special preference.
● Also, women are given equal rights as men in the society.
● It also ensured that the rule of the majority is not by those who are in majority just in
number. The majority group needs to work in harmony with the minority group such that
the interests and concerns of every group are respected.at interests and concerns of every
group are respected.
6. What are the factors which are responsible for the economic development of the
country? Does democracy provide a guarantee of economic development?
A. Economic development depends on several factors:
The country’s population size, global situation, The Rich Get Buff cooperation from other
countries, economic priorities adopted by the country, etc. Most of the countries were ruled and
exploited by big powers.
We cannot say that democracy guarantees economic development. But we can expect democracy
not to lag behind dictatorships in this respect.
7. What are the differences between democracy and dictatorship in the decision-making
process?
A.Democracy:
(i) Based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation
(ii) Decisions are acceptable to people and are more effective.
(iii) A citizen has the right and the means to examine the process of decision-making. There is
transparency.
Dictatorship:
(i) Do not have to bother about majorities and/or public opinion, thus can be quick and efficient
in decision-making.
(ii) May take decisions not accepted by the people.
(iii) Transparency is missing from a non-democratic form of government. There is no
accountability of the government to the people.
8. ‘There is overwhelming support for the idea of democracy in South Asia.’ Support the
statement with examples.
A. There is overwhelming support for the idea of democracy in South Asia because
(i) A Democratic government is the people's own government.
The evidence from South Asia shows that support exists in countries with democratic regimes.
(ii) Countries from South Asia want democratic rights for people.
Eg. India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan
(iii) People wished to be ruled by representatives elected by them.
(iv) Democracy provides dignity and freedom to its citizens and accommodates social diversity.
(v) Democracy has the ability to generate its own support which in itself is an outcome that
cannot be ignored.
(vi) Democracy is based on the idea of discussion and negotiation.
9. “Democracy’s ability to generate its own support is itself an outcome that cannot be
ignored”. Support the statement.
A. (i) Democracy ensures that decision-making will be based on norms and procedures.
(ii) Every citizen has the right and means to examine the process of decision-making.
(iii) Democratic governments are accountable, legitimate and transparent governments.
(iv) People have the right to choose their rulers.
(v) Democracy gives its citizens the right to information about the government and its
functioning.
(vi)A democratic government is the people’s own government and the people run it.

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2. How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive, and legitimate government?

Democracy provides a responsive government as it is formed by elected representatives of the

5. “Democracy accommodates social diversities.” Support the statement with examples.

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