Unit 3 Ch 7 : Outcomes of Democracy — Social Studies STD 10 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 3 Ch 7 : Outcomes of Democracy5 Marks
Question
What are the various characteristics of democracy?
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Answer
Democracy gives power to people to elect their government, control it and remove it from power. It allows people to choose their representatives through elections and ensures that all its citizens have a say in the functioning of the government.
There is no monopoly of power by a person or a party. Different political parties compete with each other in a democratic form of government. If the government does not fulfil its promises or fails to live up to the expectations of the people, then it is very likely that it will not get re-elected.
Democracy ensures that the rights of its people are protected by the state and the government functions according to the laws.
In a democratic set up, there is no distinction between people based on race, religion, caste, colour or birth. Equal opportunities are provided to all - to be educated, to grow as good citizens and to earn their living.
Criticism and feedback are two important mechanism of democracy to control the government. The government's policies are scrutinised and evaluated by the people through the media and the opposition parties.
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