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Challenges To Indian Democracy

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Card 1Meaning of Democracy

What is democracy in its simplest political meaning?

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Democracy is a form of government in which supreme power rests with the people and is exercised directly or indirectly through elected representatives, usually by periodic free elections. Abraham Linc

Card 2Meaning of Democracy

What is the origin of the word democracy?

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The word democracy comes from the Greek word demokratia. It is formed from demos meaning people and Kratos meaning power. So, democracy means rule of the people.

Card 3Definitions of Democracy

How did Bryce define democracy?

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Bryce defined democracy as the rule of the whole people, expressing their sovereign will by their votes. This shows the importance of public choice and voting in democracy.

Card 4Definitions of Democracy

How did MacIver define democracy?

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MacIver said that democracy is not mainly a way of governing, but a way of deciding who shall govern and broadly to what ends. This highlights that democracy is about selection of rulers and public go

Card 5Nature of Democracy

Why is democracy more than just elections?

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Democracy is more than elections because it also includes social equality, freedom, justice, accountability, and participation in public life. A system may hold elections, but it is fully democratic o

Card 6Nature of Democracy

What are the five aspects of comprehensive democracy?

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Comprehensive democracy has five aspects: a form of government, a type of state, a pattern of social system, a design of economic order, and a way of life and culture.

Card 7Conditions of Democracy

What is political democracy?

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Political democracy is the condition in which the Constitution and laws vest supreme power in the people, protect rights, allow universal adult franchise, ensure responsible government, and support ac

Card 8Conditions of Democracy

What is social democracy?

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Social democracy is the condition in which social life reflects equality, welfare, social security, and equal opportunities. It also includes access to universal education and fair sharing of the bene

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