How democracy produces an accountable, responsive and legitimate government?

CBSE Class 10
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How democracy produces an accountable, responsive and legitimate government?

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Following are the conditions in which democracy can produce and accountable, responsive and legitimate government:

  • The citizens should have the opportunity to participate in the process of decision making whenever necessary.
  • When the decision making is followed according to democratic norms and procedures. A citizen should have the means and right to examine the process of decision making and ensuring transparency in governance.
  • Ultimately, for a democracy to produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government, it must ensure the following:
    i) Regular, free and fair elections.
    ii) Open public debate on major policies and legislations.
    iii) Citizen’s right to be informed about Government policies.
    iv) A Government free from corruption.