Question

Define democracy? State two merits and demerits.

Answer 1

The word ‘democracy’ has a Greek origin. ‘Demo’ means ‘people’, whilst ‘cracy’ means ‘power’. Thus, a democracy is a type of government system where the people of the country have the power to make decisions about their country and the government doesn’t simply impose its decision on the people.
1. It gives equal opportunities to make progress to all the people.

2. It is above any kind of undue favour to any religion, caste, creed or colour.

Answer 2

Democracy is a form of government in which people can choose their representatives.

According to Abraham Lincoln democracy is a form of Government to the people, for the people and by the people.

Merits of Democracy

1. It promotes equality.
2. it brings feelings of obligation towards citizen.
3. it helps make good citizens.
4. it prevent monopoly of authority.


Demerits of Democracy
1. it makes voting a personal choice.
2. it favours majority.
3. it opens an opportunity for corrupt officials. elected politician will have access to budget for the government projects.
4. it can lead to wrong choices when it comes to government leaders.


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