1.prepare a timeline for the growth and spread of democracy in the would over the ages.
2.Which are the principles that democracy embodies.
3.Explain how social and economic equality are vital for success of democracy.
4.Discuss the key features of Indian democracy.
5. Discuss about some of the policies and programmes started by the Government of India to help the deprived sections of society.
Answers
1 1809
Democracy is a form of governance with a political system that acknowledges and protects civil liberties, allows expression of political opinions by the citizenry and restraints the power of the people holding office in the different institutions that exist.
The first democracy country is traced to 1809 till 1848 during which they were three. By the beginning of the 20th century there were 10 democratic countries and the system has been continued being adopted reaching 87 countries by 2009. India is the largest democracy in the world.
2 One theory holds that democracy requires three fundamental principles: upward control (sovereignty residing at the lowest levels of authority), political equality, and social norms by which individuals and institutions only consider acceptable acts that reflect the first two principles of upward control and political
3 In a democracy, the people have to be treated equally, i.e there should not be any discrimination be it social, economic, or political. These all equality must be granted to all the citizens. ... Social equality is when nobody is ill-treated or discriminated on the basis of caste, creed, color.
4 Popular Sovereignty: Democracy is based on sovereignty.
Political Equality: Democracy is based on political equality.
Majority Rules
Federal
Collective Responsibility
Formation of Opinion
Respect for Opinion of Minority
Provision for Rights.
5 The government provides subsided or free accommodation facilities for students of backward castes or tribes in hostels. The government has passed a reservation policy which reserves seats in government educational institutions or jobs for tribes.
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