Democracy

Democracy

VII B

Poll

What do you know about Democracy?

• elections are held

• everyone gets equal treatment

• it is just another type of government

• People choose our leaders.

What is Democracy ?

Form of Government - power to people to elect their government

Control the govt,

or even remove from power

What happens in Democracy?

• Periodic elections

• all sections of society - equal representation

• people - can voice their opinions

• have a say in the functioning of the Government

What is good about Democracy?

• rights of the citizens are protected by the state

• Government functions according to the laws written in Constitution

• division between - executive, legislative and judiciary

• prevent one organ from becoming too powerful

Division of Power

Prevent one organ of the government becoming too powerful

POWER DISTRIBUTION

at all levels of Government-

Centre does not get too powerful

Criticism and Feedback

government is in check

Policies and Measures of the Government

evaluated by people -

through Media and Opposition Parties

Not just one person - No Monopoly of Power

Different political parties compete with eachother

If Govt fails in duty - won't get re elected