People’s Participation In The Democratic Process — Chapter Summary
NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies
Summary of People’s Participation In The Democratic Process for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Social Studies syllabus.
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Overview
People’s participation is the active role of citizens in a democracy. It begins with voting but also includes public debates, newspaper editorials, protest demonstrations, political discussion, campaigning, working for political parties, and standing as candidates. Public opinion gives strength to d
Key Concepts
People’s participation means behaviour through
People’s participation means behaviour through which people directly express their political opinions. It includes voting, public debate, participatio
Public opinion is an organized
Public opinion is an organized and considered opinion of the people on issues of public concern. It is not the unanimous opinion of everyone, and it i
Jeremy Bentham
Jeremy Bentham, the British philosopher, developed early theories of public opinion and linked it with the idea that rulers should work for the greate
Public opinion is formed through print
Public opinion is formed through print media, electronic media, political parties, legislatures, and educational institutions. These agencies spread i
Elections are contests among candidates
Elections are contests among candidates for membership in legislative bodies or representative institutions. In India, elections are held for the Lok
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of people's participation in democratic processes
- Explain the meaning and importance of public opinion
- Identify major agencies that help form public opinion
- Describe the electoral system in India
- Distinguish between direct and indirect elections
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