Some of the main topics for Social Science(Democratic Politics) chapter Challenges to Democracy (Class 10) along with their details are:
1. Expansion of democracy: This section discusses how the expansion of democracy also brings with it challenges such as the inclusion of marginalized groups, ensuring equal representation, and managing diversity.
2. Challenge of deepening democracy: In this topic, the chapter explores the challenges of deepening democracy in the face of social and economic inequalities, and the threat posed by authoritarian tendencies.
3. Electoral reforms: This section highlights the need for electoral reforms in order to ensure free and fair elections. Students will learn about various measures taken to reform the electoral system such as the introduction of electronic voting machines, the use of voter identity cards, and measures to regulate election expenditure.
4. Challenge of Political Parties: This topic explores the challenges posed by political parties such as the lack of inner-party democracy and the prevalence of money and muscle power in politics.
5. Citizen's Participation: This section discusses the importance of citizen's participation in a democracy and the various ways in which citizens can participate such as through voting, joining political parties or social movements, and participating in public debates.
6. Role of the Media: Finally, the chapter talks about the vital role of the media in a democracy and the challenges faced by the media such as the pressure to sensationalize news, media ownership being concentrated in a few hands, and the need for ethics and accountability in journalism.
In summary, the chapter on "Challenges to Democracy" in class 10 social science provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by democratic systems of governance. It highlights the need for expanding and deepening democracy, electoral reforms, dealing with challenges posed by political parties, the importance of citizen's participation, and the role of the media in promoting democratic practices.
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