12. What is democracy? Write the arguments against democracy?
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Following are three arguements against democracy are: Change in leaders from time to time (elections) can bring about instability in the government. There is a consumption of excessive time for taking decisions because of consultation to many people, which leads to delays.
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The word democracy itself means rule by the people. A democracy is a system where people can change their rulers in a peaceful manner and the government is given the right to rule because the people say it may."
(i) A democratic government is a better government because it is a more accountable form of government. (ii) Democracy improves the quality of decision-making. (iii) Democracy provides methods to deal with differences and conflicts. (iv) Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.