Question

Explain any three essential conditions for a successful democracy.

Answer 1

1 Civic Sense:

The citizens should possess a high degree of civic sense. They should take a living and healthy interest in the public life of their country.

They should also possess a high standard of honest and moral rectitude. Power may be misused for ignoble purposes in the absence of these virtues

2 Education:

The greatest defect in the working of democracy lies in the fact that the masses in whom the power is vested are mostly uneducated, in the third world countries. They do not properly compre­hend the political problems of their country and the value of their votes.

3. Spirit of Toleration:

Democracy is a government by debate and discussion. A keen spirit of toleration is essential for constructive criti­cism and healthy discussion. Moreover, democratic government implies a government by the majority.