explain the meaning of representative democracy . how is it significant in contemporary world?
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Democracy is a rule 'of the people' by the people' and 'for the people'. The representatives of the people carry on the work of administration. A democratic decision involves consultation and consent of the people who are affected by the decision. The powerful and the not so powerful people both have the same say in taking decisions.
For an ideal democracy both the rulers and the ruled should be responsible.
The people should make the right choice of representatives. For this they have to be aware of the policies of the government and know all about the leaders. So that they can make the right choice of representatives. And support the right policies.
The rulers are supposed to implement policies for the welfare of the people since they have been chosen by the people.
Representative Democracy is useful in the contemporary times because the population has increased and the area to be ruled is large. It is not possible to involve each one in administration. Representatives of the people can represent the interests of the people more comprehensively.
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representative democracy is a form of government in which representatives are elected by the peoples and only they can take decisions