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Here is your space for writing your own definition of good democracy.           [NCERT]

(Write your name here) .................................... 's definition of good democracy (not more than 50 words):

Features: (use only as many points as you want. Try to compress it in as few points as possible)

1.	People's Rule
2.	Free and Fair Election
3.	Universal Adult Franchise
4.	Rule of Law Franchise
5.	Accountable Government
6.	Enhances Dignity of Citizens
7.	Accommodates Social Diversities

How did you like this exercise? Was it enjoyable? Very demanding? A little frustrating? And a little scary? Are you a little resentful that the textbook did not help you in this crucial task? Are you worried that your definition may not be 'correct'? Here then is your last lesson in thinking about democracy; there is no fixed definition of good democracy. A good democracy is what we think it is and what we with to make it. This may sound strange. Yet, think of it: is it democratic for someone to dictate to us? what a good democracy is?

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(Write Your name hare) .................XYZ..............................'s definition of good democracy (not more than 50 words):

Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people. It ensures that every citizen takes part in the decision making process either directly or indirectly through the elected representatives in free and fair manner.

Features:

1. People's Rule: In a Democracy the final decision making power rests with the people direct by or indirect by.

2. Free and Fair Election: A Democracy is based on a tree and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.

3. Universal Adult Franchise: In a Democracy, each adult citizen is given one vote and each vote has the same value.

4. Rule of Law Franchise: Democratic government rules within limits set by Constitutional law and citizens rights.

5. Accountable Government: Democratic government Is an accountable form of Government which responds to the needs of the people.

6. Enhances Dignity of Citizens: Democracy is based on the equality, hence, promotes equal status and opportunities to all.

7. Accommodates Social Diversities: Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts.