Question

Distinguish between democratic and non-democratic conditions.

Answer 1

A democracy is based on the consent of the people which provides natural legitimacy to the government. It upholds individual liberties and provides equal opportunities to all its citizens.

0n the other hand, in a non-democratic condition, e.g., in a dictatorship, the people are not given any right and dissent is not tolerated. The dictator possesses absolute powers and the people have no say in the government. The people cannot change such a government even if they are unhappy with it

Answer 2

Non democratic country:-

1) no delay in decisions
2) no elections
3) no political competition
4) no elections
5) public is not involved in making decision
6) no or less powerful judiciary
7) no or less powerful media
8)govt does not run in accordance with constitution
9) unlimited power to ruler

Democratic country:-

1) accurate decisions
2) elections
3) political competition
4) public is involved in making decisions
5) supreme judiciary
6) free and powerful press.
7) a supreme constitution
8) rights and duties to people
9) limited power to ruler.