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Question (11)

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Which of the following is a reason why democratic decisions may take longer?

(A) There are no elections.
(B) Decisions involve deliberation and negotiation.
(C) Citizens cannot express opinions.
(D) Rulers are never accountable.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Democracy involves discussion, deliberation and negotiation, which can take time.

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Question (12)

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A country improves its election system so that citizens can regularly replace rulers. Which democratic outcome is directly strengthened?

(A) Accountability
(B) Economic inequality
(C) Corruption
(D) Poverty

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Regular elections allow citizens to control and replace rulers, strengthening accountability.

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Question (13)

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In a hypothetical survey of 1,000 people, 67% in India say their vote makes a difference. How many respondents does this represent?

(A) 570
(B) 600
(C) 670
(D) 730

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

67% of 1,000 = 670 respondents.

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Question (14)

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A country has elections but does not provide citizens with information about government decisions. Which right or means is being inadequately provided?

(A) Right to information
(B) Right to property
(C) Right to trade
(D) Right to taxation

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Citizens' right to information is an important condition for transparency.

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Question (15)

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In the chapter's data for 1950–2000, democratic regimes had an average growth rate of 3.95%, while dictatorships had 4.42%. What was the difference?

(A) 0.27 percentage points
(B) 0.37 percentage points
(C) 0.47 percentage points
(D) 0.57 percentage points

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Difference = 4.42 − 3.95 = 0.47 percentage points.

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Question (16)

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Which conclusion is supported by the economic growth data given in the chapter?

(A) Democracy always produces higher growth.
(B) Dictatorships always produce lower growth.
(C) Democracy is not a guarantee of economic development.
(D) Economic growth is impossible in democracies.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The data show that democracy does not guarantee higher economic growth.

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Question (17)

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Poor democracies recorded a growth rate of 4.28%, while poor dictatorships recorded 4.34%. What is the difference?

(A) 0.04 percentage points
(B) 0.06 percentage points
(C) 0.08 percentage points
(D) 0.10 percentage points

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Difference = 4.34 − 4.28 = 0.06 percentage points.

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Question (18)

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A country has a very high economic growth rate but its government ignores citizens' demands and does not provide transparent decision-making. Based on the chapter, why is growth alone insufficient to judge democracy?

(A) Democracy is judged only by income.
(B) Democracy has several expected political and social outcomes.
(C) Economic growth is unrelated to government.
(D) Elections become unnecessary.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Democracy is assessed through multiple outcomes including accountability, responsiveness, legitimacy, equality, social accommodation, freedom and dignity.

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Question (19)

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Which country in the inequality table has the highest share of income going to the top 20%?

(A) Brazil
(B) Russia
(C) South Africa
(D) USA

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

South Africa has 64.8% for the top 20%, the highest among the listed countries.

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Question (20)

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In the inequality table, Denmark's top 20% receive 34.5% while the bottom 20% receive 9.6%. What is the difference?

(A) 22.9 percentage points
(B) .
(C) 25.9 percentage points
(D) 26.9 percentage points

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Difference = 34.5 − 9.6 = 24.9 percentage points. Therefore the correct option is (b).

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Which of the following is a reason why democratic decisions may take longer?

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A country improves its election system so that citizens can regularly replace rulers. Which democratic outcome is directly strengthened?

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In a hypothetical survey of 1,000 people, 67% in India say their vote makes a difference. How many respondents does this represent?

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Question (14)

A country has elections but does not provide citizens with information about government decisions. Which right or means is being inadequately provided?

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In the chapter's data for 1950–2000, democratic regimes had an average growth rate of 3.95%, while dictatorships had 4.42%. What was the difference?

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Which conclusion is supported by the economic growth data given in the chapter?

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Poor democracies recorded a growth rate of 4.28%, while poor dictatorships recorded 4.34%. What is the difference?

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A country has a very high economic growth rate but its government ignores citizens' demands and does not provide transparent decision-making. Based on the chapter, why is growth alone insufficient to judge democracy?

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Which country in the inequality table has the highest share of income going to the top 20%?

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In the inequality table, Denmark's top 20% receive 34.5% while the bottom 20% receive 9.6%. What is the difference?

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