Question 1

Which of the following is a key outcome that a citizen can reasonably expect from a democratic government?

Accepted Answer

The most basic outcome of democracy is that it produces a government that is accountable to citizens and responsive to their needs and expectations.

Question 2

A citizen who wants to know if a decision was taken through the correct procedures in a democracy can find this out. This process is known as:

Accepted Answer

Transparency means that decisions are taken following proper norms and procedures, and citizens have the right and means to examine the decision-making process.

Question 3

Which form of government is considered a 'legitimate government' because it is elected by the people?

Accepted Answer

A democratic government is a legitimate government because it is the people's own government, formed through popular mandate and regular elections.

Question 4

On which of the following factors does the economic development of a country depend?

Accepted Answer

Economic development depends on multiple factors including population size, global situation, cooperation from other countries, and economic priorities adopted by the country.

Question 5

Democracies are based on political equality. What does 'political equality' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Political equality in a democracy means that all adult citizens have an equal weight in electing representatives (one person, one vote, one value).

Civics: Outcomes of Democracy — CBSE Class 10 Social Science Important Questions & Revision Notes