Question

Essential condition for the success of Indian democracy.

Answer 1

1. A scheme of individual rights which adequately safeguard the minorities against the will of elected majority.

2. Universal education to enable the citizens to become aware of their rights and obligations.

3. Active, self helping character of the citizenry.

4. Proportional representation (Hare system) to ensure minorities representation in proportion to their strength.

5. Voting by open of public ballot.

6. Equal voting right for all irrespective of gender or colour. In “Subjection of Women” he analyzes reasons for giving suffrage to women.

7. Indirect election.

8. State funding of election.

9. Institution of second chamber to safeguard the interests of those sections which would otherwise not be adequately represented in the popular assembly.

10. No voting rights to moral deviants, legally bankrupts and those unable to pay local taxes.

Answer 2

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Essential conditions for the success of democracy:

a. Written constitution

b. Law and order

c. Free press

d. Strong opposition party

e. Free and fair election

f. Independent judiciary

g. Sound public opinion