Outcomes Of Democracy Class 10 Notes Political Science (Civics) Chapter 7

What are Outcomes of Democracy?

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Democracy is a better form of government

It promotes equality among the citizens.
It helps to provide social justice to the individuals.
It helps in improving the quality of decision-making in the favour of all the citizens equally.
It offers a way for resolving conflicts peacefully and through constitutional methods.
It gives chances for rectifying mistakes.

Salient features of an ideal democratic government : accountability, responsibility and legitimacy

A democratic government is accountable to its citizens and is responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens.
It ensures that decision-making will be based on certain norms and procedures mentioned in the constitution.
Every citizen has the right to examine the process of decision-making as the government is responsible to its citizens.
A democratic government provides mechanisms for citizens to hold the government accountable for its misdoings and for the citizens to take part in the decision-making process.
It is largely free from corruption.
It is a legitimate form of government whose right to rule and authority are recognised and accepted by its citizens.
It reduces economic disparities to ensure social justice to all the citizens.

Objectives of a democratic system

To reduce economic disparities.
To ensure political equality.
To eliminate social disparities.
To ensure social justice.
To provide equal rights and liberties to all the citizens.

Resolving tensions between different social groups peacefully.
Giving equal rights to the majority and minority groups to reduce social differences.


1. Democracy : Democracy is a form of government in which people elect their representatives. In this way, ‘It is the government, of the people, for the people and by the people’.	7. Accountability: Accountability refers to the state of being responsible or liable for the actions taken. A democratic government is accountable to the public for its actions.
2. Dictatorship : Dictatorship refers to a form of government in which the ruler enjoys absolute power without any constitutional limitations.	8. Disparity: Disparity refers to inequality or social difference.
3. Majority : Majority refers to greater part or larger in number; i.e., more than half.	9. Social diversity: Social diversity refers to existence of different groups based on caste, religion, race, opinions, etc.
4. Minority : Minority refers to smaller part or less in number, i.e., less than half.	10. Dignity: Dignity refers to the state of being worthy of honour or respect.
5. Legitimate government: A legitimate government is one under which law and action of the government are revealed to the people and there is transparency in the working of the government.	11. Atrocities: Atrocities refer to extreme heinous cruelty, which includes physical violence.
6. Negotiation: Negotiation refers to a discussion with an objective to reach a state of agreement.