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Instructions for the activity: Divide the class into 4 groups and give group a card cut-out. Each group
has to discuss and write a paragraph on the topic assigned to them.
For e.g.: The first feature of demcoracy is that the government should create awareness amongst
citizens by informing them about their Rights and Duties and how they should exercise them.
Poltical awareness is also an imporant ascpet in democracy. The citizens too should keep
themselves informed about the functioning of the government.
Group-1
Features of democracy
a. Awareness amongst citizens
- Democracy, citizens, rights, duties, functioning, political awareness,
condition.
b. Enlightenment and wise leadership
- Voters, alert, informed and active, vote, wise leaders.
c. Sound public opinion
- Democratic, public, formulated, expressed, ignore , harm, issues, matters,
majority, entire , community
Group -2
Features of Democracy
a. Tolerance
- Democratic, government, majority, intolerant, destroy, democratic
structure, minority, freedom to express.
b. Disciplined citizens
- Self-control, welfare of society, accept, disagree, majority, view.
c. Discipline in political parties
- Elections, well-disciplined, smooth, efficient, promote, national, interest,
communal considerations, discourage, communalism and casteism.
d. Social and economic equality
- Free, narrow, considerations, caste, sub caste, regions, languages, equal,
partners, development, community, economic opportunities, basic,
necessities.
Class handout – 2
Features of democracy
and agencies of public
opinion
Group 3
Formulation of public opinions
a. Newspaper and periodicals
- Educate, political awareness, public opinion, various, individuals,
organizations, published, government, formulating policies, issues,
important
b. Radio, Television and cinema
- Literate, newspaper, illiterate, country, Television, computer, bulletin,
discussions, plays, social, economic, political, highlight, general public.
c. Religion
- Universal brotherhood, advocate hatred and violence.
Group 4
a. Schools and colleges
- Prepare ,enlighten, citizens , country
b. Political parties
- Political, process, representative , democracy, public, offices, policies,
programs, national , local issues.
c. Voluntary associations
- Cultural, religious, economic, street plays, processions, meetings,
contribute.
