AP Board 10th Class Social Political Science Notes 5th Lesson Outcomes of Democracy
→ Democracy promotes equality among the citizens.
→ Citizens experience a sense of priority and trust in the government.
→ Quality decisions are made.
→ Conflicts are resolved in a methodical manner.
→ There is a room for the correction of mistakes.
→ The government is accountable to its people in a democracy.
→ Decision making may sometimes be delayed since public opinion is taken into consideration.
→ Democracy has the unique quality of transparency.
→ A democratic administration does not always provide for rapid economic progress. Factors affecting the economic development of a country are:
- Population size
- Aid from other nations
- Global situation
- Economic priorities adopted by the country
→ A trend observed for economic growth suggests higher growth in non-democratic governments.
→ The major focus of the government must be on reducing the economic disparity between various classes of society.
→ Democracies must focus on hand in hand work between the majority and minority of the country.
→ Different people must form majorities during different decision making procedures.
→ Democracy is more inclusive where the people as a whole elect the leaders who serve as their representatives.
→ Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of the
individual.
→ In democracies examination never gets over. As democracy passes one test, it produces another test.
→ Most individuals today believe that their vote makes a difference to the way the government is run and to their own self interest.
→ Outcome : A final product (Or) End result (Or) Consequence.
→ Monarchy : A political system in which supreme authority is rested in the monarch, an individual ruler who functions as head of state.
→ Dignity : The quality of being worthy of honour (Or) respect.
→ Accountable : Responsible (Or) Answerable (Or) Able to be explained (Or) Responsible to someone (Or) Responsible for some action.
→ Responsive : Reacting quickly and positively.
→ Legitamate : Being in accordance with law.
→ Deliberation : The act of thinking about or discussing something and deciding carefully.
→ Negotiation : A strategic discussion intended to resolve an issue in a way that both parties find acceptable. (Or) To have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement.
→ Transparency : The quality of being done in an open way without secrets (Or) Openness.
→ Substantive : Considerable.
→ Dictatorship : A form of govt where a single individual or group of people wield power without any limitations to constitutional authority.
→ Accommodation : A convenient arrangement.