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People’s Participation In The Democratic Process

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

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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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