Question

Explain 5 feature of democracy class 9

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

democracy as government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.

Explanation:

democracy as government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.

features of democracy :

1. Existence of the constitution: A constitution can simply be defined as the fundamental laws or rules which guides a state or society. It establishes the institutions of the government such as the legislature, the executive and the judiciary and define their powers. The constitution also contains the rights and duties of the citizens and the government.
2. Popular participation in politics: any system which does not encourages people to participate in the political decision making of the government is not democratic.
3. Legitimacy: When I was in secondary school, I was taught that Legitimacy is the recognition of of the people of a state, the right of their leaders to govern.
4. Periodic election:  the people are the supreme in a democratic state, there is usually a fixed tenure for conducting elections.
5. Separation of power: It means that the political powers of a state should not be concentrated in one single hand. It should rather be separated and sheared to avoid dictatorship.

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