Outcome of democracy

Outcomes of Democracy

Done By:- Sadaf Mansoori

Grade -10B

Why is Democracy a better form of Government ?

1.Democracy promotes equality among people.

2.Enhances the dignity of the individual.

3.Improves the quality of decision making.

4.Provides a method to resolve conflicts.

5.Allows room to correct mistakes.

6.It is a legitimate Government.

7.It is slow, less efficient and not very responsive or clean

8.It is people’s own Government.

9.It has its own ability to generate its own support.

Why is Democracy a better form of Government ?

Democracy is just a form of Government

It can only create conditions for achieving something

Citizens have to take advantage and achieve goals

What are the outcomes of Democracy ?

What are the things that a Democracy must provide?

1.People have the right to choose rulers and people have control over rulers.

2.People’s participation in decision making.

3.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.

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

What are the things that a Democracy must provide?

Regular, free and fair electionsOpen public debate on major policies and legislations Citizen’s right to information about the Government

and its functioning

Measurement of Democracy as per their Outcome…

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

Tainted Records Or Demerits of Democracy

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

What can we expect from the Government?

1950 – 2000 : Dictatorships have higher rate of Economic growth

Economic Growth & Development…

Country’s population size.

Global situation.

Cooperation from other countries.

Economic priorities adopted by the country.

Economic development depends on several factors:

A small number of ultra rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and income.

Their share in total income is increasing.People at the bottom of society have very

little to depend on.

Democracy does not appear to be successful in reducing economic

inequalities...

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


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


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

Mention the steps taken to reduce the effects of castes in 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


WORDS THAT MATTER 1.DEMOCRACY is formed by the two Greek words

‘’demos’’ and ‘’krait’’. ‘’Demos’’ means people and ‘’ Kratia’’ means the government. Thus democracy means ‘’rule by the people.

2. Legitimate Government:- Legally chosen government is legitimate government.

3. Dictatorship:- Under Dictatorship all the powers are vested in a single person or in group of people .

4.TRANSPARENCY:- People have the right and means to examine the process of decision making. This is known as transparency through which everthing can be clearly seen.5. ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT:- The government elected by the people and therefore responsible to them. 5.RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT:- The government which people have the right toknow the decisions and have the right and the means to examine the process of decision making.

Test Your Skills1.What should be the baic outcome od democracy2. What is the essence of Democracy 3.Why democracy preffered to other forms of government

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