Page 2 - STD 6 CH 10 Grassroots Democracy – Sub Topic- 3 Democracy - MIND MAPS

Democracy and its Variations:

Representative, Direct, and Grassroots

Representative Democracy: Direct Democracy : Citizens Grassroots Democracy: Local
Democracy: Rule by the People
Citizens elect representatives directly participate in making Participation and

to govern on their behalf decisions, often through Empowerment
referendums or initiatives.

Periodic elections Citizens elect
The fundamental allow citizens to MLAs at the

principle remains "rule by choose their state level and To ensure that
the people," but the way representatives MPs at the
this is implemented can national level. local voices are
vary. heard and that
Citizens vote Each student decisions are

directly on directly votes on made in the
specific issues or the picnic best interests of
policies. location. the community.

Involves local
communities in planning,
implementing, and
monitoring projects and
policies that affect their
lives