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.

    accommodation of social diversity

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