Democratic Processes, Institutions, and Values

Vocabulary flashcards covering democratic processes, institutions, and core democratic values as outlined in the provided text.

Civil Society

Voluntary groups, NGOs, and community associations that function interdependently within society.

Legislative Process

A process carried out by the Legislature (Parliament, State legislature, and Local bodies) reflecting the democratic values of Representation, Deliberation, and Dissent.

Electoral Process

A process conducted by the Election Commission of India, upholding the democratic values of Participation and Equality.

Judicial Process

A process administered by the Courts, representing the democratic values of Rule of law, Equality, and Justice.

Participatory Processes

Processes involving the Media and Civil Society that embody the democratic values of Debate and discussion, and freedom of expression.

Accountability Mechanisms

Processes supported by institutions like CAG, CIC, Lokpal, and CVC to ensure the democratic value of Transparency.

Decentralisation

A process carried out through Rural and Urban local bodies to foster People's participation at grassroots level.

Checks and Balances

A framework where division of powers between the centre and the states is guaranteed through a written constitution, securing Devolution of power.

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)

An institution acting as an accountability mechanism to ensure transparency in democratic governance.

Central Information Commission (CIC)

An institutional accountability mechanism that promotes transparency.

Lokpal

An accountability mechanism institution designed to maintain governance transparency.

Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

An institutional body functioning as an accountability mechanism for transparency.