X - OUTCOMES OF DEMOCRACY - key words

 Outcomes of Democracy - class x

The word "Government" is concretely defined in class -IX NCERT Book  "A set of institutions that have the power to make, implement and interpret laws so as to ensure an orderly life. In its broad sense, government administers and supervises over citizens and resources of a country" . the objective of modern governments is public welfare. it can be added to the above-mentioned definition. 

There are many types of governments-   but broadly they can be divided into two-part democratic and non-democratic governments.  (Democratic - direct, parliamentary, presidential, and Non-Democratic - Monarchy, Oligarchy, Dictatorship,).

There are two sets of reasons in favor of democracy prudential and moral same as power-sharing and a model answer is also given in NCERT books- 

why is democracy a better form of government 
1. Promotes equality among citizens; 
2. Enhances the dignity of the individual;
3. Improves the quality of decision-making; 
4. Provides a method to resolve conflicts; 
5. Allows room to correct mistakes  

I have highlighted the keyword(for learning), students should try to write the same in favor of democracy. because other points are integral parts of these points - (accountability, responsiveness, and legitimacy).
accountability and responsiveness can be explained under decision-making and conflict resolution.

another common question from this chapter is about - the meaning of accountability, responsiveness, and legitimacy, 
Accountability means that government is responsible( responsive has a different meaning )  and answerable to the people. So it is the responsibility of the government to make mechanisms for people to have access to governmental processes and offices.  people can also take part in the decision-making process of the government and they can hold the government accountable through the same mechanism.
Free and fair elections; open public debate on major policies and legislation; and citizens’ right to information about the government and its functioning are the other points of accountability.
in other words, the government must act in a transparent way and necessary information must be shared with people.
Responsive means government must be sensitive to the needs and concerns of the people - government should take appropriate action in the public interest. for example, if the price level of essential goods is rising then government must try to control the same to show -its responsiveness(- action taken in time.)
Legitimate means legal government - all democratic governments are elected by the people so they are more legitimate than monarchy and dictatorship- the government has the authority to take action and people have their will in all actions of government but in other forms of government rulers use their power instead of authority.   



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