Introduction
Evaluating democracy: accountability, economic development, inequality, dignity.
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Democratic Outcomes
Democracy: accountable through elections, transparent through RTI, legitimate through people's mandate. May be slower but better quality decisions. Comparable economic growth to dictatorships. Promotes equality, dignity, accommodation of diversity.
Key Points
- •Accountability: elections, free press
- •Transparency: RTI Act
- •Slower but better-quality decisions
- •Promotes dignity and equality
- •Accommodates social diversity
Quick Summary
- ✓Democracy: accountable, transparent, legitimate
- ✓Promotes equality, dignity, diversity
- ✓Citizens can correct mistakes through elections
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