Which is the most common argument in favour of democracy?
In democracy government is accountable to people. Exam tip: remember accountability as a major merit of democracy.
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In this Class 9 Civics topic from “What is Democracy? Why Democracy?”, students examine the main arguments for and against democracy. They learn how democracy supports accountable, responsive and legitimate government, improves the quality of decision-making, provides ways to deal with differences, and enhances citizens’ dignity. They also consider its limitations, including slow decision-making, political competition, possible instability, and the risk of unfulfilled expectations. The topic helps students weigh these arguments critically rather than treating democracy as a perfect system.
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In democracy government is accountable to people. Exam tip: remember accountability as a major merit of democracy.
View question detailsIn democracy decisions may be slow because of discussion and consultation. Exam tip: remember delay as a criticism of democracy.
View question detailsDiscussion brings different points into attention. Exam tip: connect better decisions with consultation.
View question detailsIn democracy people can change a wrong government. Exam tip: treat ability to correct mistakes as a merit.
View question detailsIn democracy every citizen's voice is considered important. Exam tip: connect dignity with equal participation.
View question detailsIn democracy government can change so some people call it unstable. Exam tip: identify instability as a criticism.
View question detailsDemocracy tries to solve differences through dialogue. Exam tip: treat handling differences as a merit.
View question detailsSome say electoral competition can increase corruption. Exam tip: place corruption under criticism of democracy.
View question detailsCitizen participation is important in democracy. Exam tip: treat participation as a feature of democracy.
View question detailsIn democracy opinions of many people are considered so time may be needed. Exam tip: connect slow process with criticism and discussion.
View question detailsVote and public criticism put pressure on government. Exam tip: connect accountability with elections and citizens' voice.
View question detailsCritics sometimes say common people do not know the right interest. Exam tip: identify this as an argument against democracy.
View question detailsDemocracy gives chance to correct mistakes through elections and public opinion. Exam tip: treat correction as strength of democracy.
View question detailsGovernment accountability is an argument in favour of democracy. Exam tip: keep for and against arguments separate.
View question detailsMore opinions include different sides in a decision. Exam tip: connect better decision with wider discussion.
View question detailsDemocracy gives citizens a chance to participate in governance. Exam tip: understand citizen as active participant.
View question detailsSome critics say democracy increases competition for power. Exam tip: treat it as an argument against democracy.
View question detailsDemocracy gives all citizens equal political status. Adults can vote, express their views, and question the government, which protects their respect and dignity. Decisions made only by officials, or ignoring citizens’ voices, contradict democratic principles. Exam tip: connect dignity in a democracy with equality and citizen participation.
View question detailsA central argument in favour of democracy is accountability. In a democracy, rulers are chosen through elections and must answer to citizens, legislatures, courts, the media, and established laws. If they perform poorly or violate public expectations, voters can remove them in a subsequent election. This makes option A correct: democratic government is accountable because it is answerable to the people and subject to public scrutiny. Democracy may sometimes involve discussion and slower decision-making, but that is not the same as always acting arbitrarily. Options B, C, and D describe features associated with arbitrary, authoritarian, or hereditary rule, not democratic government. Accountability also encourages responsiveness and gives citizens a peaceful method for changing rulers.
View question detailsDebate can make decisions more thoughtful. Exam tip: connect discussion with quality of decision.
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