Class 10 Political Science Notes

Chapters in Class 10 Political Science — 5 chapters.

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Chapters in Class 10 Political Science

  1. Chapter 1: Power sharing

    6 topics

    • Power sharing
    • Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka
    • Accommodation in Belgium
    • Why power sharing is desirable?
    • Forms of power-sharing
    • Quick Revision

  2. Chapter 2: Federalism

    5 topics

    • What is federalism?
    • What makes India a federal country?
    • How is federalism practised?
    • Decentralisation in India
    • Quick Revision

  3. Chapter 3: Gender, Religion and Caste

    10 topics

    • Gender and politics
    • Women’s political representation
    • Religion, communalism and politics
    • Communalism
    • Secular state
    • Caste and politics
    • Caste inequalities
    • Caste in politics

  4. Chapter 4: Political parties

    6 topics

    • Why do we need political parties?
    • It’s Funtions
    • Necessities
    • How many parties should we have?
    • National Parties
    • Quick Revision

  5. Chapter 5: Outcomes of Democracy

    8 topics

    • Introduction of Outcomes of Democracy
    • How do we assess democracy’s outcomes?
    • Accountable, responsive and legitimate government
    • Economic growth and development:
    • Reduction of inequality and poverty
    • Accommodation of social diversity
    • Dignity and freedom of the citizens
    • Quick Revision