Expectations from democracy also functions as a criteria for judging any democratic country. People's complaints in democracy is itself a testimony to its success as it shows that people have developed awareness and the ability to expect and look critically at power holders. Examples of complaints oRead more
Expectations from democracy also functions as a criteria for judging any democratic country. People’s complaints in democracy is itself a testimony to its success as it shows that people have developed awareness and the ability to expect and look critically at power holders. Examples of complaints of the following type can prove that point:
(i) Democracy sets up slow and inefficient government.
(ii) It is unsuccessful in reducing economic exploitation.
(iii) It is not free of the evil of corruption.
(iv) It takes too much time to reach at conclusion.
(v) It is not able to end social discrimination.
(vi) The responsibilities of all means the responsibility of none in democracy.
Common features in all the democratic set-ups are: (i) Elections are held at regular intervals and are free and fair. (ii) Ademocracy has a multi-party system and elections are held on the basis of universal adult franchise. (iii) Freedom of speech, expression and thought is another feature of democRead more
Common features in all the democratic set-ups are:
(i) Elections are held at regular intervals and are free and fair.
(ii) Ademocracy has a multi-party system and elections are held on the basis of universal adult franchise.
(iii) Freedom of speech, expression and thought is another feature of democracy.
(iv) The media is free and helps in building a sound public opinion.
(v) Democracy gives its citizens a sound political system bases on equality.
(vi) Another feature of a democracy is a strong opposition which keeps in check the ruling party or the government.
(vii) One can correct one’s mistakes in a democracy and avoid conflicts.
Democracies are based on political equality. All citizens have equal right in electing representative but: (i) The same thing does not happen in the economic field. (ii) Economic equality comes by the equitable distribution of wealth, but this is not true in democracy. (iii) The poor are becoming poRead more
Democracies are based on political equality.
All citizens have equal right in electing representative but:
(i) The same thing does not happen in the economic field.
(ii) Economic equality comes by the equitable distribution of wealth, but this is not true in democracy. (iii) The poor are becoming poorer and sometimes they find difficult even to meet their basic needs of life such of food, shelter, health and education.
(iv) Democracy has not been able to provide minimum facility to all the people.
When any country follows this pattern, then they are able to claim to practice democratic politics: (i) Elections are held at regular intervals and are free and fair. (ii) Freedom of speech, expression and thought is another feature of democracy. (iii) The dignity of the individual is recognised. (iRead more
When any country follows this pattern, then they are able to claim to practice democratic politics:
(i) Elections are held at regular intervals and are free and fair.
(ii) Freedom of speech, expression and thought is another feature of democracy.
(iii) The dignity of the individual is recognised. (iv) All are treated equally and their value of vote is the same.
(v) Everyone has a share in democracy.
Democracy is based on political equality. All individuals have equal right in electing representatives. Parallel to the process of bringing individuals into the political arena on an equal footing, find growing economic inequalities. A few number of rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealRead more
Democracy is based on political equality. All individuals have equal right in electing representatives. Parallel to the process of bringing individuals into the political arena on an equal footing, find growing economic inequalities. A few number of rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and incomes.
Not only that their share in the total income of the country has been increasing. Those at the bottom of the society have very little to depend upon. Their incomes have been declining and sometimes they find it difficult to meet their basic needs of life such as food, clothing, house, education and health.
How are complaints treated as testimony to the success of democracy? Explain with five facts. OR “The facts that people are complaining is itself a testimony to the success of democracy.” Justify the statement by giving points.
Expectations from democracy also functions as a criteria for judging any democratic country. People's complaints in democracy is itself a testimony to its success as it shows that people have developed awareness and the ability to expect and look critically at power holders. Examples of complaints oRead more
Expectations from democracy also functions as a criteria for judging any democratic country. People’s complaints in democracy is itself a testimony to its success as it shows that people have developed awareness and the ability to expect and look critically at power holders. Examples of complaints of the following type can prove that point:
(i) Democracy sets up slow and inefficient government.
(ii) It is unsuccessful in reducing economic exploitation.
(iii) It is not free of the evil of corruption.
(iv) It takes too much time to reach at conclusion.
(v) It is not able to end social discrimination.
(vi) The responsibilities of all means the responsibility of none in democracy.
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Explain main features that are common in all democratic set-ups of the governments.
Common features in all the democratic set-ups are: (i) Elections are held at regular intervals and are free and fair. (ii) Ademocracy has a multi-party system and elections are held on the basis of universal adult franchise. (iii) Freedom of speech, expression and thought is another feature of democRead more
Common features in all the democratic set-ups are:
See less(i) Elections are held at regular intervals and are free and fair.
(ii) Ademocracy has a multi-party system and elections are held on the basis of universal adult franchise.
(iii) Freedom of speech, expression and thought is another feature of democracy.
(iv) The media is free and helps in building a sound public opinion.
(v) Democracy gives its citizens a sound political system bases on equality.
(vi) Another feature of a democracy is a strong opposition which keeps in check the ruling party or the government.
(vii) One can correct one’s mistakes in a democracy and avoid conflicts.
“In actual life, democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities.” Support this statement by giving three arguments.
Democracies are based on political equality. All citizens have equal right in electing representative but: (i) The same thing does not happen in the economic field. (ii) Economic equality comes by the equitable distribution of wealth, but this is not true in democracy. (iii) The poor are becoming poRead more
Democracies are based on political equality.
See lessAll citizens have equal right in electing representative but:
(i) The same thing does not happen in the economic field.
(ii) Economic equality comes by the equitable distribution of wealth, but this is not true in democracy. (iii) The poor are becoming poorer and sometimes they find difficult even to meet their basic needs of life such of food, shelter, health and education.
(iv) Democracy has not been able to provide minimum facility to all the people.
Examine any three features on the basis of which maximum number of countries claim to practice democratic politics?
When any country follows this pattern, then they are able to claim to practice democratic politics: (i) Elections are held at regular intervals and are free and fair. (ii) Freedom of speech, expression and thought is another feature of democracy. (iii) The dignity of the individual is recognised. (iRead more
When any country follows this pattern, then they are able to claim to practice democratic politics:
(i) Elections are held at regular intervals and are free and fair.
(ii) Freedom of speech, expression and thought is another feature of democracy.
(iii) The dignity of the individual is recognised. (iv) All are treated equally and their value of vote is the same.
(v) Everyone has a share in democracy.
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What is the main outcome of democracy with reference to reduction of inequality and poverty? Give any two arguments to support your answer.
Democracy is based on political equality. All individuals have equal right in electing representatives. Parallel to the process of bringing individuals into the political arena on an equal footing, find growing economic inequalities. A few number of rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealRead more
Democracy is based on political equality. All individuals have equal right in electing representatives. Parallel to the process of bringing individuals into the political arena on an equal footing, find growing economic inequalities. A few number of rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and incomes.
See lessNot only that their share in the total income of the country has been increasing. Those at the bottom of the society have very little to depend upon. Their incomes have been declining and sometimes they find it difficult to meet their basic needs of life such as food, clothing, house, education and health.