Outcomes of Democracy Test - 5

The rate of economic growth for poor countries in under democracy in 1950-2000 was 4.28%.

economic development depends on several factors: country’s population size, global situation, cooperation from other countries, economic priorities adopted by the country, etc

Ability to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts is a definite plus point of democratic regimes.

If we consider all democracies and all dictatorships for the fifty years between 1950 and 2000, dictatorships have slightly higher rate of economic growth. The inability of democracy to achieve higher economic development worries us.

If we consider all democracies and all dictatorships for the fifty years between 1950 and 2000, dictatorships have slightly higher rate of economic growth. The inability of democracy to achieve higher economic development worries us.

Perhaps more than development, it is reasonable to expect democracies to reduce economic disparities.

It is necessary to understand that democracy is not simply rule by majority opinion. The majority always needs to work with the minority so that governments function to represent the general view.

Democracies are based on political equality. All individuals have equal weight in electing representatives.

Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual. Every individual wants to receive respect from fellow beings.

Democracy produces a government that is accountable to the citizens. It is answerable to the citizens and Responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens.