PPT: Outcomes of Democracy | Social Studies (SST) Class 10 PDF Download

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Outcomes of Democracy
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Outcomes of Democracy
How do we assess Democracy's
Outcomes?
Democracy is considered superior to other forms of government like
dictatorship due to its principles:
Promotes equality among citizens
Enhances individual dignity
Improves decision-making quality
Provides conflict resolution methods
Allows for the correction of mistakes
Many people support democracy in principle but are unsatisfied with its
practice.
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Outcomes of Democracy
How do we assess Democracy's
Outcomes?
Democracy is considered superior to other forms of government like
dictatorship due to its principles:
Promotes equality among citizens
Enhances individual dignity
Improves decision-making quality
Provides conflict resolution methods
Allows for the correction of mistakes
Many people support democracy in principle but are unsatisfied with its
practice.
How do we assess Democracy's
Outcomes?
Over 100 countries practice some form of democratic politics with
constitutions, elections, political parties, and citizen rights.
Despite common democratic features, countries differ in social situations,
economic achievements, and cultures, affecting what can be achieved under
each democracy.
Expectations from democracy vary, but it's crucial to recognize democracy as
a form of government that creates conditions for achievement rather than a
solution to all problems.
Citizens must take advantage of democratic conditions to achieve
democratic goals.
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Outcomes of Democracy
How do we assess Democracy's
Outcomes?
Democracy is considered superior to other forms of government like
dictatorship due to its principles:
Promotes equality among citizens
Enhances individual dignity
Improves decision-making quality
Provides conflict resolution methods
Allows for the correction of mistakes
Many people support democracy in principle but are unsatisfied with its
practice.
How do we assess Democracy's
Outcomes?
Over 100 countries practice some form of democratic politics with
constitutions, elections, political parties, and citizen rights.
Despite common democratic features, countries differ in social situations,
economic achievements, and cultures, affecting what can be achieved under
each democracy.
Expectations from democracy vary, but it's crucial to recognize democracy as
a form of government that creates conditions for achievement rather than a
solution to all problems.
Citizens must take advantage of democratic conditions to achieve
democratic goals.
Accountable, Responsive and
Legitimate Government
Democracy aims to produce an accountable and responsive government. While
non-democratic governments may be quicker in decision-making, democracies
prioritize deliberation and transparency. Although democracies often have
slower processes, they result in decisions that are more accepted and effective.
Transparency allows citizens to scrutinize decision-making, which is a key
feature lacking in non-democratic governments.
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Outcomes of Democracy
How do we assess Democracy's
Outcomes?
Democracy is considered superior to other forms of government like
dictatorship due to its principles:
Promotes equality among citizens
Enhances individual dignity
Improves decision-making quality
Provides conflict resolution methods
Allows for the correction of mistakes
Many people support democracy in principle but are unsatisfied with its
practice.
How do we assess Democracy's
Outcomes?
Over 100 countries practice some form of democratic politics with
constitutions, elections, political parties, and citizen rights.
Despite common democratic features, countries differ in social situations,
economic achievements, and cultures, affecting what can be achieved under
each democracy.
Expectations from democracy vary, but it's crucial to recognize democracy as
a form of government that creates conditions for achievement rather than a
solution to all problems.
Citizens must take advantage of democratic conditions to achieve
democratic goals.
Accountable, Responsive and
Legitimate Government
Democracy aims to produce an accountable and responsive government. While
non-democratic governments may be quicker in decision-making, democracies
prioritize deliberation and transparency. Although democracies often have
slower processes, they result in decisions that are more accepted and effective.
Transparency allows citizens to scrutinize decision-making, which is a key
feature lacking in non-democratic governments.
Accountable, Responsive and
Legitimate Government
Expected democratic outcomes include regular elections, public debates on
policies, and citizens' right to government information. While democracies
generally hold regular elections and promote public debate, they often fall short
in ensuring fair electoral chances and transparency. Democracies should ideally
be attentive to people's needs and free from corruption, but the record in these
aspects is not impressive.