Question

freedom is the basic characteristic of a true democracy support this statement by giving any two examples

Answer 1

Democracy starts with the basic

idea/ideology/characteristic of freedom and equality. Freedom of speech, lifestyle,

employment, economic freedom, to form a political party, to acquire property,

of practicing one's religion etc. In a true democracy there may not be a single

official religion or multiple religions are recognized.

  Freedom of press is very important in a true democracy. Freedom to

elect their representatives in a fair, periodic and free elections is another

basic characteristic in a true democracy.   If there is no freedom, then it becomes

closer to monarchy or military rule.

  In India, USA these characteristics are met. In China freedom to

form parties is limited. In Russia, UAE, Saudi Arabia and China freedom of

press and freedom of speech are limited.  They are censored.

 In Saudi Arabia there is no freedom of religion. There are restrictions

for non-muslims to be regular citizen.  Islam is the official religion. In

UAE too it is so. But UAE permits citizens of other religions. However, there

are restrictions. Russia and China give freedom of religion.

  Freedom of people is guarded well in a limited democracy. In a

limited democracy the government cannot have absolute power to do whatever it

wants. There are bounds.  Examples are India, USA, UK, France etc.

  Economic freedom and freedom for holding property in Russia and

China are low.  In Switzerland, New Zealand, Australia economic

freedom is very high.

  Actually in a democracy freedom is limited to the choice of the

majority. There is no absolute freedom in the true sense. This applies to

common issues related to a community.

  If there is no freedom then the minorities in the country are not protected properly. That means it is not a true democracy.