CBSE Class 10 Answered

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:

1. Regular, free and fair elections.
2. Open public debate on major policies and legislations.
3. Citizen’s right to be informed about Government policies.
4. A Government free from corruption.