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People’s Participation In The Democratic Process — Revision Notes
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People’s Participation In The Democratic Process revision notes for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies: 4 topics in quick points.
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1. People’s Participation and Public Opinion
- People’s participation means behaviour through which people directly express their political opinions.
- Participation is not limited to voting. It also includes public debates, newspaper editorials, protest demonstrations, political discussion, working for political parties, standing as candidates, and
- People’s participation makes democracy representative and participatory.
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2. Agencies That Form Public Opinion
- Print media includes newspapers, periodicals, magazines, and other printed materials.
- Electronic media includes cinema, radio, TV channels, and cell phones.
- Political parties influence opinion through meetings, padyatras, rathyatras, and awareness activities.
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3. Elections in India
- Elections allow people to choose representatives for national, state, and local governments.
- Elections are the most important expression of public opinion.
- Elections widen political awareness and educate citizens about public issues.
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4. Election Commission and Election Officials
- The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body, not a legal body.
- It is entrusted with conducting free, fair, and impartial elections.
- At present, it has a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
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Key topics in People’s Participation In The Democratic Process include People’s Participation and Public Opinion, Agencies That Form Public Opinion, Elections in India, Election Commission and Election Officials. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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