Question

Explain the main challenges of democracy, how can they be minimised? 5 marks Question​

Answer 1

Answer:

The serious challenges that democracy face in a country for smooth running of govt is called challenges. A challenge is not just any problem. We usually call only those difficulties a challenge which are significant and which can be overcome.

Explanation:

At least one fourth of global is still not under democratic govt. The challenge for democracy in these parts of the world is very stark. These countries face the foundational challenge of making the transition to democracy and then instituting democratic govt.

Most of the established democracies face the challenge of expression. This involves applying the basic principles of democratic govt across all the region, different social groups and various institutions.

Challenge of deepening of democracy is faced by every democracy in one form or another. This involves strengthening of the institutions and practices of democracy. They should happen in such a way that people can realise their expectations of democracy.

Elections are very expensive. The only rich persons can elect elections. The common man can not stand in elections. The govt should minimise the election expenditure. The govt should prepare budget for elections.

Answer 2

The main challenges of democracy - challenges of foundation, expansion  

Explanation:

• The basic challenge is the transition to democracy and then the  establishment of a democratic government. This means tearing down the current non-democratic system and holding armed powers away from government power and the establishment of a independent and stable state. Majority of the established democracies face the challenge of expansion. This implies that less and less decisions must remain outside the democratic control arena.
• Any democracy in one form or another faces the third challenge of deepening democracy. It includes reinforcing the institutions and Democracy practices. This should be done in a way that will enable people to realize their democratic expectations. Yet ordinary people have different issues democratic expectations in different societies.

The other key challenges of democracy  are

Corruption & Inefficiency: Political leaders, officials are generally corrupt, dishonest, and inefficient in many democratic countries. They 're ask for and even take  bribe. This leads to the citizens' lack of confidence. This has a very serious effect on the working of democracy in the country

Anti-Social Elements' Role: During elections, the role of antisocial elements emerges. Most are compelled to vote for a specific candidate or a certain faction. During elections, rigging pf votes also happens

Growing Social & Economic Inequalities Amongst People:The people are suffering from many socio-economic inequalities. While all citizens are entitled only rich people have the opportunity to vote and fight elections, and only they have a chance to win.

Communalism & Casteism: A significant number of voters consider the candidate's ethnicity and religion during the elections. Political parties often note a person's caste or ethnicity while issuing election tickets. Representatives who are elected based on caste/religion work only for the welfare of those people who belong to their caste/religion

Some of the ways that challenges can be minimised are

• Applying the democratic government's basic principle across all the  different social groups, religions, and different institutions.
• Greater power must be d be given to the local govts.
• Federal principles needs to be extended to all the  federation.
• Minority and women groups must be included in the decision-making process.
• Strengthening of the institutions and democratic practices . This must take place such a way where people can realize their expectations of democracy.
• An attempt to bring down the influnece & control & powerful people making/taking decision