IGCSE Development Studies: Specimen Questions with Answers 76 - 77 of 98

Question 76 (7 of 7 Based on Passage)

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Give two characteristics of democracy.

The characteristics of democracy are as follows:

Individual Liberty: Government works to secure an equal opportunity for people to develop their own abilities.
Majority rule with minority rights: Government is based on majority rule through the people՚s elected representative, but respects the rights of minorities.
Free Elections: Government is based on free and open elections in which every citizen has the right to vote, every vote has equal weight, and candidates for office can freely express their views.
Competing Political Parties: Political parties choose candidates for office, respect the voters decision in elections and act as loyal opposition

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What is the difference between MDG and SDG?

What is the Difference between MDG and SDG?
S. No.	MDGs	SDGs
1.	It is mainly for the developing countries	It is universal i.e.. for all the countries
2.	8 soiled goals for development	17 goals, 169 targets, integrating 3 dimensions of SD
3.	It is from UN secretariat	Negotiated by member states with stronger country ownership
4.	Means of Implementation (MOI) , monitoring and follow-up not defined in advance	MOI inter-governmentally negotiated, global architecture and monitoring system being shaped.