Question

Democracy is considered to be better than other forms of government. Which of the following statements support this claim?
A. It's a more accountable form of government
B. It improves the quality of decision making
C. It ensures rapid economic development of citizens
D. It enhances the dignity of citizens

a.A, B and D
b.A and C
c.A, B and C
d.B, C and D

Answer 1

Hint: Democracy is predicated on free and fair elections and every adult citizen has the proper right to cast a vote to a candidate of his choice.

Complete answer: Let’s take a look at the options one by one to analyse them with respect to the Democratic form of government.
Democracy indeed leads to an accountable form of government as the incumbent government is questioned by the people and the media from time-to-time in their policies and also, they are subjected to general elections after a certain period of time. This leads to the government and the people in power being accountable for their deeds.
Since the decision is made by the people who are adults, it is difficult to manipulate them by merely showing a few lucrative benefits. The voters are influenced based on the facts or rather cherry-picking of facts by the respective candidates by putting up the suitable facts according to the candidates. However, at last it is left to the voters to decide on who to vote for.
Unfortunately, the rapid economic growth of citizens does not take place mostly in the case of democratic governments. Since rapid development needs immense power and less accountability, it is virtually impossible for the ones in power to take a decision without inviting questions from a part of the public. This slows down the decision-making process which inhibits the economic growth pace.
Since the citizens are not excluded from the government and their policies making techniques. They feel more connected to the government and have an active participation. This indeed dignifies their stand in the society.
a.A, B and D: Since we have already seen that statements A, B and D are true, this is the most appropriate answer. So, it is the correct option.
b.A and C: Since we have seen that statement C is not correct, this option is out of bounds. So, it is an incorrect option.
c.A, B and C: Since we have seen that statement C is not correct, this option is out of bounds. So, it is an incorrect option.

d.B, C and D: Since we have seen that statement C is not correct, this option is out of bounds. So, it is an incorrect option.

So, the correct answer is option a.

Note: The famous saying that democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people is attributed to Abraham Lincoln.