Power Sharing Notes | Class 10 - Civics
Why is Power Sharing Important? An intelligent sharing of power among a legislature, executive and judiciary is very important to the design of democracy. For a long time, it was believed that all power of a government must reside in one person or group of persons located at one place. It was felt that if the power to decide is dispersed, it would not be possible to take quick decisions and enforce them. What are Prudential Reasons for Power Sharing? Power sharing is good because it helps to...
5 min read →Federalism Notes | Class 10 Civics
What is Federalism? Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country. Federation has two or more levels of government and all these levels of government enjoy their power independent of the other. Key features of Federalism There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government. Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of...
4 min read →Democracy and Diversity Notes | Class 10 Civics
What are some ways in which people identify themselves? Language and region are not the only features that give a distinct identity to people. Sometimes, people also identify themselves and relate with others on the basis of their physical appearance, class, religion, gender, caste, tribe, etc. A Story from Mexico Olympics Two African-American athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, raised a black-gloved fist during the playing of the US national anthem during the 1968 Olympics in Mexico...
3 min read →Gender, Religion and Caste Notes | Class 10 Civics
Social Divisions and their Forms Political expression of social differences is possible and sometimes quite desirable in a democratic system. Three kind of social differences can take the form of social differences and divisions. 1. Gender. 2. Religion. 3. Caste Social Divisions based on Gender Gender is often thought to be natural and unchangeable but gender is based on social expectations and stereotypes. The way boys and girls are raised changes their expectation about society. India is...
7 min read →Political Parties Notes | Class 10 Civics
What is a Political Party? A political party is a collection of people who band together to run for office and maintain power in the government. It mobilises voters to support shared interests, concerns, and objectives. A political party establishes a political agenda and policies, and then attempts to persuade voters by claiming that their policies are superior to those of other parties. A political party is a way for people to communicate with the government and have a say in how a country...
8 min read →Outcomes of Democracy Notes | Class 10 Civics
How Do We Evaluate the Outcomes of Democracy? Democracy is a superior form of government to dictatorship in the following ways: Promotes equality. Enhances the individual's dignity. Enhances the quality of the decision-making process Provides a mechanism for resolving disputes. Allows for error correction. Social Diversity Accommodation No civilization is capable of resolving conflicts between diverse groups completely and permanently. However, we can learn to appreciate these distinctions...
4 min read →Challenges to Democracy Notes | Class 10 - Civics
3 Challenges to Democracy What is a Challenge? A challenge is a difficulty that carries within it an opportunity for progress. The following are the primary issues and challenges confronting a democracy: 1. Foundational Challenges It is concerned with the process of transitioning to democracy and subsequently establishing a democratic government. It entails overthrowing the incumbent undemocratic dictatorship, separating the military from government control, and establishing a sovereign and...
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