Question

explain democracy and give it's features

Answer 1

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$\textbf{DEMOCRACY :}$ It is a form of government in which citizens have right to choose their representatives and final decision making power resides with those who are elected by the citizens of the country.

Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as: A government By the people, Of the people and For the people.

$\textbf{Features of Democracy are :}$

◾ Citizens have right to choose their representatives.

◾ The constitution is considered as the supreme power of the country.

◾ Constitution grant some fundamental right to the citizens and their violation is a punishable offence.

◾ There should not be censorship on media. So that it can criticize the unfair actions of government.

◾ Everyone should be considered equal before law.

◾ Every one should have right to contest election.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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.