Question

Define democracy and elaborate any two common features of it.

CBSE Class IX Social Science SA (3 Marks)

Answer 1

Democracy is a form of government that allows people to choose their rulers. It is the government of the people, for the people and by the people.

Features :

(i) Only leaders elected by people rule the country.

(ii) People have the freedom to express their views.

(iii) Certain political freedom is enjoyed by the people.

Answer 2

Democracy- The democracy is a government of the people by the people and for the people.

It means the room by the people.

It is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.

Features of Democracy :

a) Major decisions by Elected Leaders :

In a democratic government the major decisions are taken by the leaders who are elected by the people of that country. These elected leaders represent the whole country so in this way the need of all people are satisfied.

b) Free and Fair Electoral Competition :

A democracy is based on a free and fair election where does currently in power have a fair chance of losing.

c) One Person, One Vote , One Value :

In a democratic country each and every adult is provided a single word which is having equal value. It means each what must have one value then that of other.

d) Rule of Law and Respect of Rights :

In democracy a country can be rule only within limits set by constitutional law and citizens' rights.