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