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Democracy: An Evolving Idea

Kerala Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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1. Democracy Means Responsible Government

  • Democracy is a system where rulers get authority from people and are answerable to them
  • Leaders are elected by people at regular intervals through free and fair elections
  • Government officials must explain their work to elected assemblies
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2. Democracy is Based on Equality and Inclusiveness

  • Universal Adult Franchise: All adult citizens have the right to vote regardless of wealth, gender, race, or religion
  • Historical evolution: Initially only wealthy men could vote, gradually extended to all adults
  • One person, one vote, one value - fundamental principle of political equality
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3. Democracy Requires Active Participation of Citizens

  • Democracy is not just about voting in elections
  • Citizens should participate in making policies and laws
  • Requires extensive public discussions where people express their views
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4. Democracy Requires Civil Liberties

  • Civil liberties are essential for democratic participation
  • Include: freedom of speech, freedom to form associations, right to information
  • People need these rights to form independent opinions and express them

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In democracyDemocracy means 'rule of all people'Democracy requires citizens to participate notFreedom to knowFor political equality to be effective

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