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Selfless service
Develop we feeling

Proper use of public property
Avoid untouchability
Respect law and order
Co-operate the government
Democracy has its own norms and values as well as principles. Some basic norms
are given below:

Sovereignty in people
Right of identity
Rule of law
Fundamental rights
Periodic Election
Power decentralization

Good governance
Freedom of party politics
Active peoples participation
Good civil society
Protection of Human Rights

Democracy is not only the structure of a democratic government but also a way
of life and existence. In democratic culture all the rights of people are secured,
freedom to live without any disturbances and conflict, peace and harmony is
maintained and unity and religious tolerance are highly practiced. So, to develop
democratic culture is today's need as well as prosperous future.

Key Words

aristocrat : a person belongs to the noble family
Universal Adult Franchise : voting rights given to a person who attains
18 years of age

Make a poster which shows democracy, culture and paste it on
Activity the display board in your classroom.

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