5.4 - Reduction of inequality and poverty
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What is democracy?
💡 Hint: Think about the form of government you know.
What is economic inequality?
💡 Hint: Consider how wealth might be distributed differentially among people.
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What is one major expectation of democracies regarding economic status?
💡 Hint: Think about what principles democracy is built upon.
True or False: Democracies have completely eliminated poverty.
💡 Hint: Reflect on global poverty statistics.
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Propose a policy that a democratic government could implement to effectively reduce economic inequality and explain how it would function.
💡 Hint: Consider what mechanisms might facilitate equitable distribution of resources.
Critically evaluate how the structure of democratic governance can both help and hinder poverty reduction efforts.
💡 Hint: Examine how competing interests can influence democracy.
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