Meaning, Characteristics and Types of Democracy for SS 1
Democracy places political authority in the people, exercised directly or through elected representatives, with participation and accountability.
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Democracy places political authority in the people, exercised directly or through elected representatives, with participation and accountability.
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Communalism centres on shared ownership, collective labour and mutual responsibility; community welfare takes priority over individual accumulation.
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Feudalism organised society around landholding and obligations between lords and dependants, with protection or service exchanged for access to land.
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Capitalism allows private ownership of productive resources and the pursuit of profit, with market prices influencing production and distribution.
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Socialism emphasises public or collective control of major productive resources and aims to distribute benefits more equitably across society.
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Communism envisages common ownership of productive resources and a classless society, rather than production organised for private profit.
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Oligarchy concentrates political control in a small group, which may gain influence through wealth, military strength, family ties or elite position.
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Fascism promotes authoritarian nationalism, strong central leadership and suppression of political opposition, placing the state above individual freedom.
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Totalitarian rule seeks control over political life and wider society, using surveillance, propaganda and coercion to limit independent thought and action.
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Human trafficking exploits people through force, fraud or deception for labour or other abuse. Prevention includes vigilance and reporting suspected cases.
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Fundamental rights protect liberties such as expression and fair treatment; legal safeguards matter because rights can be threatened or abused.
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Bullying, gang involvement and examination malpractice damage safety and fairness; prevention includes supervision, integrity and early reporting.
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