Features of Democracy with merits and demerits

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1. features of democracy with Merits and demerits

2. The word democracy is derived from the Greek word :- Demos- People Kratos - Power or rule Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people . democracy Elements of definition Of democracy Elements of definition of democracy are – THE RULERS , THE PEOPLE AND THE ELECTIONS

3. FEATURES OF DEMOCRACY In a democracy the final decision making power must rest with those who elected by the people . A democracy must be based on a free and fair election where ruling party have a fair chance of losing election. In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value A democratic government rules within limits sets by constitutional law and citizen’s right. Universal adult franchise :- universal adult franchise means all citizens who's age is above 18 have the right to vote. without any discrimination on the basis of sex,religion,caste,language etc.

4. Merits of democracy A democratic government is a better government because it is a more accountable form of government where the rulers satisfy maximum needs of people. Democracy improves the quality of decision making Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts. It is suitable the countries like India. India having diversity of language, religion and cultures. Democracy in India made it possible to keep unity in diversity. In a democracy no one is a permanent winner or loser.

5. Democracy is better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct its own mistakes. A democratic government also commit mistakes but the government has enough space for public discussions on these mistakes. The political parties and their leaders know well if they do not correct their mistakes they will be changed by the people through voting in next elections. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens. A democratic government provide basic as well as fundamental rights to the people of country. Democracy provide the only solution to the problem which arises due to cultural diversity.

6. Demerits of democracy Leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instability. Democracy is all about political competition and power play. There is no scope for morality. Elected leaders do not know the best interest of the people. It leads to bad decisions. Democracy leads to corruption for it is based on electoral competition. Ordinary people don’t know what is good for them; they should not decide anything.

7. Good democracy In a good democracy there is proper power sharing. A good democracy is a government in which people take part in all the decisions . In a good democracy there is political as well as economic and social equality. Democracy should be followed in all people’s personal and public life .

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