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India is a democratic country
Principle of democracy is that the government of the state is carried out with the co-operation & consent of the people.
According to “ABRAHAM LINCON”Democracy means a government is elected of the
people , for the people ,by the people.
Democracy is accountable form of government.
Democracy improves the quality of decision making.Democracy provides a method to deal with
differences and conflicts .Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.
Democracy is better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct its own mistake
RIGHTS IN A DEMOCRACY What are rights?
Rights are claims of a person over other fellow being over the society and over the government.All have equal rights but a right is a possible for a person which should not harm or hurt others.
Why do we need rights in a democracy?Rights are necessary for the every sustenance of a democracy.
Rights in the Indian constitution What is fundamental rights?Some rights which are fundamental to our life are
given a special status. They are called fundamental rights.
Judiciary & BureaucracyBureaucracy means government by central
administration .Judiciary aims in protecting the society, the
human values & the spirit of the constitution. Judiciary & executive are the offspring's. Bureaucracy to serve the legislature .
QUALITIES OF CORRUPTION * Selfishness * Human greed * Craze to achieve more * Than individual rights * Corrupt practices
RESULT
The society has made the people responsible to mind the bureaucracy & judiciary corrupt.
Corruption has reached the higher level, we cannot accept the desired services from them to the constitution & rumors of the law.
THERE IS GREAT SENSE IN THE PHASE OF CONSTITUTIONEvery one has to attach point consideration to one’s
duties more than the undaunted spirit of striving to enforce the individual rights.
CONCLUSION True democracy will come to this country when no
one goes hungry to bed.You don’t need just equal right to vote . Every citizen
needs to have equal information, basic education, equal resources & a lot of commitment.
Why is Democracy a better form of Government ?1. Democracy promotes equality among
people2. Enhances the dignity of the
individual3. Improves the quality of decision
making4. Provides a method to resolve
conflicts5. Allows room to correct mistakes
Why is Democracy a better form of Government ?6. It is a legitimate Government7. It is slow, less efficient and not
very responsive or clean8. It is people’s own Government9. It has its own ability to
generate its own support
What are the outcomes of Democracy ?Democracy is just a form of
GovernmentIt can only create conditions
for achieving somethingCitizens have to take
advantage and achieve goals
What are the things that a Democracy must provide?1. People have the right to choose rulers and
people have control over rulers2. People’s participation in decision making3. Government should be accountable to citizens,
responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens
4. Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiations
5. Cost of time that democracy pays is worth it
What are the things that a Democracy must provide?6. Government has to follow procedures and its
decisions must be both more acceptable and effective
7. Democracy develops mechanisms for citizens to hold the Government accountable and take part in decision making
8. Democracy ensures that decision making will be based on norms and procedures
9. Democracy provides transparency
Measurement of Democracy as per their Outcome…Regular, free and fair electionsOpen public debate on major policies and
legislations Citizen’s right to information about the
Government and its functioning
Tainted Records…Fall short of elections that provide a fair chance
to everyone and in subjecting every decision to public debate
Sharing information with citizens
Frustrate the needs of the people
Corruption
What can we expect from the Government?We can expect the Government to be attentive to
the needs of the people and their demands and at the same time the Government has to be free of corruption
Economic Growth & Development…1950 – 2000 : Dictatorships have higher rate of
Economic growth
Economic development depends on several factors:Country’s population size
Global situation
Cooperation from other countries
Economic priorities adopted by the country
Democracy does not appear to be successful in reducing economic inequalities...
A small number of ultra rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and income
Their share in total income is increasingPeople at the bottom of society have very little to
depend on
Outcomes of Democracy…Political equalityAll individuals have equal weight in electing
representatives
Accommodation of Social DiversityDemocracy is the best government to respect
differences and evolve a mechanism to negotiate differences
Example : Belgium
Outcomes of Democracy…Majority to work with MinorityRule by majority means that in case of every
election, different persons and groups may and can form majority
No discrimination
Dignity & freedom of individualsPassion for respect and freedom are the basis of
democracy
Outcomes of Democracy…Dignity of WomenGaining some sensitivity due to long strugglesRespect to and equal treatment of women are
necessaryOnce if it is recognised, it is easier for women to
wage a struggle
Mention the steps taken to reduce the effects of casteism in Democracy…In India, democracy has strengthened the claims
of the disadvantaged and discriminated castes for equal status and opportunity
Reservation in jobs and in educational institutions
Constitutional provisions for safeguarding the interests of minorities, weaker sections and backward classes
It is the recognition that makes ordinary citizens value their democratic rights
Outcomes of Democracy…Success of democracy comes with more
expectations and complaints from people which indirectly indicates participation
People have developed awareness and ability to expect and look critically at power holders
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