In 2004 a report published in the USA pointed to the increasing inequalities in that country. Inequalities in income are reflected in the participation of people in democracy.

Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision. I. All the citizens of the country have the right to vote. Elections are held regularly.

Are the following statements in keeping with democracy as a value? Why? I. Father to daughter: I don’t want to hear your opinion about your marriage. In our family children marry where the parents tell them to.

Write a response to the following arguments against democracy: I. The army is the most disciplined and corruption-free organization in the country. Therefore the army should rule the country.

There are 40 villages in a district where the government has made no provision for drinking water. These villagers met and considered many methods of forcing the government to respond to their needs. Which of these is not a democratic method?

5. Which of these is not a valid reason for arguing that there is a lesser possibility of famine in a democratic country? I. Opposition parties can draw attention to hunger and starvation.