Question 6 of 16intermediate🔍 AnalyzeLong Answer5 marks

What are possible hurdles in a democracy in achieving its values and ideals? How can they be overcome?

Correct Answer

Democracies face several hurdles in achieving their values and ideals.

These include corruption among leaders and officials, wealth disparity between rich and poor citizens, excessive control by a few powerful people over democratic institutions, erosion of the judiciary's independence, and manipulation of information channels like media.

These hurdles can be overcome through active citizen participation and vigilance.

Citizens should stay informed, participate in elections, hold representatives accountable, support independent institutions, and demand transparency.

A free press, strong judiciary, and active civil society help safeguard democratic values. Education and awareness about rights and responsibilities enable citizens to recognize and challenge threats to democracy.

Exercise: Questions and activities | Q: 7 | (Page Page 24)
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Explanation

The chapter explicitly discusses these issues on page 22-23: 'Issues such as corruption, wealth disparity, excessive control by a few over democratic institutions, erosion of the judiciary's independence, manipulation of information channels, and several more, can cause hurdles in achieving the ideals of democracy.' The chapter ends with the question: 'What can we do as individuals, and as a society, to remain vigilant and minimize these issues and hurdles?'

Solution Steps

  1. Hurdles include corruption, wealth disparity, control over institutions, judiciary erosion, and media manipulation

  2. Overcome hurdles through active citizen participation and vigilance

  3. Citizens must stay informed, vote, hold representatives accountable, and demand transparency

  4. A free press, strong judiciary, active civil society, and education safeguard democratic values

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