Democracy and Development

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What is the main belief of USAID regarding democracy and development?

  • Democracy is not necessary for development
  • Development is more important than democracy
  • They are integrally linked (correct)
  • They are not linked

According to the presentation, what benefits are associated with democracies?

  • More peaceful, higher economic growth, and lower poverty rates (correct)
  • Lower life expectancies and less clean water
  • Higher poverty rates and lower economic growth
  • Less equitable distribution of education

What is the central tenet of USAID's global mission?

  • Advancing human rights abuses
  • Promoting dictatorship
  • Promoting democratic societies (correct)
  • Supporting wealthy individuals

What is the mission of USAID’s Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Governance?

<p>To lead efforts to invigorate democracy and enhance human rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the vision of USAID’s Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Governance?

<p>A world where freedom is flourishing and democracy delivers for all (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Governance aim to deliver?

<p>Justice and governance that advances the public interest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of USAID's efforts in promoting democracy globally?

<p>Building open, responsive, and accountable institutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sets democracies apart from authoritarian states, according to the passage?

<p>Willingness to accept criticism and embrace diverse perspectives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of democracy does USAID's work aim to promote by promoting credible and transparent political competition?

<p>Citizens' participation in their country's governance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area does USAID focus on when it comes to defending freedom of expression?

<p>Helping journalists defend themselves against digital surveillance and censorship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of USAID's efforts in promoting civic engagement?

<p>Developing and sustaining effective institutions for citizen-responsive governance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does USAID aim to strengthen through its efforts in justice and security reforms?

<p>Justice and security institutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of USAID's work in advancing respect for human rights?

<p>Supporting efforts to prevent human rights abuses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area does USAID focus on when countering resurgent authoritarian influence?

<p>Strengthening democratic and institutional resilience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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