10th Class Social Science Challenges to Democracy Question Bank Short Answer Type - Challenges to Democracy

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    Discuss the expanded scope of democracy in the modern world.

    Answer:

    In the modem society, democracy is not limited to its very common definition but its area or scope has been widened under the influence of global concepts and some socio-economic changes.
    (i) Democratic rights are not limited to the right to vote, to stand in elections and form political organisation. Democracy should grant some social and economic rights to its citizens.
    (ii) The very spirit of power sharing in democracy is extended to the "power sharing between governments and social groups."
    (iii) Modern democracy cannot value only the voice of majority but it respects the voice of minority as well.
    (iv) Now, the democracy has extended its scope from government and its activities to eliminating discrimination based on caste, religion and gender. 
    (Any three)


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