The fifth chapter in Political Science textbook is 'Popular Struggles and Movements'. This chapter explains how leaders in power, balance the conflicting demands and pressures that exist in Democracy. It also deals with indirect ways of influencing politics, through pressure groups and movements.
The points which demonstrate how democracy has evolved all over the world:
- Democracy evolves through popular struggles.
- Democratic conflict is resolved through mass mobilisation. Sometimes, conflict is resolved by using the existing institutions like the parliament or the judiciary.
- The conflicts and mobilisations are based on new political organisations, which include political parties, pressure groups and movement groups.
The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:
- Popular struggles in Nepal and Bolivia
- Mobilisation and Organisations
- Pressure Groups and Movements
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Chapter 2: Federalism
Chapter 3: Democracy and Diversity
Chapter 4: Gender, Religion and Caste
Chapter 6: Political Parties
Chapter 7: Outcomes of Democracy
Chapter 8: Challenges to Democracy
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What was the main aim of the movement in Nepal in 2006?
The main aim of the movement in Nepal was to re-establish democracy in Nepal.
Who were Maoists?
Maoists are those communists who believe in the ideology of Mao, the leader of the Chinese revolution. They seek to overthrow the government through an armed revolution so as to establish the rule of the peasants and workers.
What are pressure groups?
Pressure groups are organisations that attempt to influence government policies.
What was FEDECOR?
The FEDECOR was an organisation comprising of local professionals, including engineers and environmentalists.
What was SPA in Nepal?
SPA was Seven Party Alliance of all the major political parties in the parliament of Nepal.