Key Elements of a Democratic Government – CBSE Notes for Class 6 Social
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Facts that Matter:
• In South Africa we can find people of several races — black native people, whites and Indians.
• The c’ountry was governed by apartheid laws. Apartheid means separation on the basis of race.
• South African people were divided into white, black, Indian and colored races and apartheid laws prevented them from getting mixed with each other.
• Non-white had to face several distinctions. They were not allowed to vote. Neither they availed other basic privileges.
• Hence, the African National Congress started a struggle against the apartheid system under the leadership of Nelson Mandela.
• Nelson Mandela fought for several years. Finally, South Africa became a democratic country in 1994. Now, there is no apartheid there and people of all races are considered equal.
• There are fixed periods for the governments that are elected. In India, once the government is elected, it can stay in power for five years. Thus, people participate in the process of government by using their voting rights.
• People also participate by taking an interest in working of the government and by criticising it when required.
• People express their views against government’s wrong decisions by holding dharnas, rallies, strikes, signature campaigns, etc.
• People also participate by organising themselves into social movements and seek to challenge the government and its functioning.
• The government plays a major role in resolving the conflicts if they occur among people of different cultures, religions, regions, etc.
• Religious processions and celebrations can sometimes lead to conflicts. Rivers can also
become a source of conflict between states. .
• Equality and justice are key elements of democracy.
• The practice of untouchability is now banned by law in order to bring equality and justice in the society.
• The government also takes steps to bring girl child on equal level with boy child.
Words that Matter :
• Apartheid: It refers to the system under which separation is practiced on the basis of race.
• Race: One of the main groups that humans can be divided into according to their physical differences, for example the color of their skin.
• Representative: The person elected through people’s voting right to take part in the system of governance.
• Participation: People’s involvement in the process of government.
• Conflict: Differences between people of various castes, cultures or creed. The conflict may arise in the name of region, religion, language, etc.
• Resolution: Solution of the conflict.
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