What are the outcomes of this lesson?

The outcomes of this lesson are that one learns to distinguish between the apparent and real meanings of democracy. The following pointers can be withdrawn:

1. The successful implication of democracy in a setup that has multiple and diverse tiers of cultural and social groups is power sharing.

2. Efficient power-sharing can take up various forms in a government – horizontal (different organs like parliament, judiciary, executive) or vertical – central and state governments.

3. The communities that get a fair share of representation in the government are tied together through political stability and efficient administration.

4. Different pressure groups and opposition parties also share power by keeping a check on the government in control. This is essential for good governance.

5. Panchayati Raj is the most efficient way of democracy for a country like India.