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Which is NOT a reason why democracy is a better government?Read the answer and worked solution →Which features do most democracies share, though they differ socially and economically?Read the answer and worked solution →From 1950 to 2000, which regime type showed a slightly higher growth rate?Read the answer and worked solution →Besides regime type, economic development depends on which factors?Read the answer and worked solution →Among poor countries, how big is the growth gap between dictatorship and democracy?Read the answer and worked solution →What can reasonably be expected of democracy regarding growth?Read the answer and worked solution →Why is democracy still preferred despite similar or lower growth?Read the answer and worked solution →What kind of equality do democracies rest on?Read the answer and worked solution →What grows alongside political equality in many democracies?Read the answer and worked solution →What has happened to the income share of the ultra-rich in many democracies?Read the answer and worked solution →Why is neglect of poverty in a democracy surprising?Read the answer and worked solution →Some poor countries now depend on rich countries for what?Read the answer and worked solution →Which country's handling of ethnic differences is praised as successful?Read the answer and worked solution →Which country's example warns against rule by the majority community?Read the answer and worked solution →How do democracies lower the risk of tensions turning violent?Read the answer and worked solution →Which view of democracy is wrong, given majority and minority must cooperate?Read the answer and worked solution →Which statement about majorities and minorities in a democracy is correct?Read the answer and worked solution →When does democracy stop being accommodative for a group?Read the answer and worked solution →Which form of government is much superior in promoting dignity and freedom?Read the answer and worked solution →What forms the basis of democracy in the idea of dignity?Read the answer and worked solution →Why can women better fight unequal treatment once equality is recognised?Read the answer and worked solution →Why is democracy's examination said never to get over?Read the answer and worked solution →What do public complaints about democracy show?Read the answer and worked solution →Public dissatisfaction turns people from subjects into what?Read the answer and worked solution →Who is commonly credited with the phrase tyranny of the majority?Read the answer and worked solution →What can happen when the majority dominates under majority rule?Read the answer and worked solution →What do entrenched constitutional clauses usually require for changes?Read the answer and worked solution →Besides entrenched clauses, which arrangement can reduce majority tyranny?Read the answer and worked solution →

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Which is NOT a reason why democracy is a better government?

  1. It enhances dignity
  2. It improves decisions
  3. It resolves conflicts
  4. It guarantees rapid growth
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Correct answer: D. It guarantees rapid growth

Democracy promotes equality, dignity, better decisions, conflict resolution and correction of mistakes, but it does not guarantee rapid growth.

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Which features do most democracies share, though they differ socially and economically?

  1. Hereditary rulers
  2. Equal national incomes
  3. Constitutions, elections
  4. A single ruling party
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Correct answer: C. Constitutions, elections

Most democracies have formal constitutions, hold elections, have parties and guarantee citizens' rights.

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From 1950 to 2000, which regime type showed a slightly higher growth rate?

  1. Dictatorships overall
  2. Democracies overall
  3. Both exactly equal
  4. Neither grew at all
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Correct answer: A. Dictatorships overall

Dictatorships had a slightly higher rate of economic growth over the fifty years from 1950 to 2000.

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