Question

Describe any three merits of democracy?

Answer 1

i. It makes leaders not to ignore the people from whom they get their power to govern as is
founded on the consent of the people.

ii. It recognizes equality among all the people of irrespective of colour, gender and religious beliefs.

iii. It has moral and education value as democratic governments make people and develop their
personality.

iv. It balances the liberty of the individuals with the power of the state. The state in a democracy
makes laws based on the consent of the people.

v. It promotes patriotism and reduces the chances of revolution.

vi. It promotes peace as it advocates for peaceful co-existence and therefore develop a sense of cooperation.

Answer 2

Three merits of democracy are:
1) People have a complete right to participate in decision making of the country.
2) Those who have a chance to win also have to loose.
3) Everyone has one vote and each vote values the same for all. This shows all are equal.