Question

Give reason to explain that democracy is better than any other form of government

Answer 1

Democracy is a better form of government when compared with any other form of government because of the following reasons
(i) Promotes equality among citizens Every citizen of the country has equal rights before the law. All individuals have equal weight in electing representatives.
(ii) Enhances the dignity of the individual By giving its citizens equal rights, it enhances dignity and freedom of the individual. Democracy gives equal treatment and respect to women, disadvantaged and discriminated castes in our society.
(iii) Improves the quality of decision-making As there is open debate in major issues in democracy thus, quality of decisions is improved.
(iv) Provides a method to resolve conflicts Democracy reduces the possibility of social tension which leads to peaceful social life. It allows room to correct mistakes.
(v) A legitimate government Democracy gets the popular support of the people by regular, free and fair elections.

Answer 2

Democracy is far better than any other form of government like dictatorship due to following reasons

- Democracy offers its citizens freedom and equality which hard to find in any other forms of government

- Democracy provides a room for self improvement and resolving conflicts

- Democracy helps in accommodating social diversity.

- Most of decision in a democracy are beneficial as they take a lot of talk and debate before getting passed.

- Democracy helps in uplifting the minorities by safeguarding them against community in majority