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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

What Democracy covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Democracy

1

Meaning and Definition of Democracy

  • The word 'democracy' comes from two Greek words: 'Demos' meaning 'people' and 'Kratia' meaning 'rule'.
  • Democracy means 'rule of the people' or 'power of the people'.
  • It is not just a form of government but also a system of state and a way of life.
2

Features of Democracy

  • Rule by discussion and consensus.
  • Rule of the majority with protection for minority rights.
  • Government functions according to the constitution.
3

Types of Democracy

  • There are two main types: Direct Democracy and Indirect (Representative) Democracy.
  • Direct Democracy involves people directly participating in decision-making, e.g., Switzerland.
  • Indirect Democracy is where people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
4

Tools of Direct Democracy

  • Referendum: Public vote to approve or reject a law.
  • Initiative: Citizens propose a new law which is then voted upon.
  • Recall: Process to remove an elected official before term ends due to poor performance.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Democracy

Meaning of DemocracyDefinitions of DemocracyFeatures of DemocracyKinds of DemocracyDirect DemocracyIndirect DemocracyConditions for Success of DemocracyMerits of Democracy

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What are the important topics in Democracy for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in Democracy include Meaning and Definition of Democracy, Features of Democracy, Types of Democracy, Tools of Direct Democracy. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Democracy for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Democracy. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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