Give the broader meaning of democracy
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Democracy in most countries today can be called representative democracies. That is:
• All the people do not rule.
• A majority is allowed to take decisions on behalf of all the people.
• Even the majority does not rule directly. • The majority of people rule through their elected representatives. Only representative democracies are viable in today’s world. Because modern democracies involve a large number of people and it is physically impossible for all of them to sit together and take a collective decision. Now let us look at the other aspects of democracy:
• A democratic decision involves constitution with and consent of all those who are affected by that decision. • Those who are not powerful have the same say in taking the decision of those who are powerful.
• Democracy can apply to a government or a family or any other organization.
• Democracy is also a principle that can be applied to any existing government but to set up an ideal standard that all democracies must aim to become.
• When the true meaning of the word ‘democracy’ is understood, one begins to value democracy.
• Understanding the ideals behind the word ‘democracy’ enables one to judge n existing democracy and identify its weakness.
• Understanding the principles behind the word ‘democracy’ helps one to distinguish between a minimal democracy and a good democracy.
These r from the notes i was given from school . hope they help
The broader meaning of democracy:
Democracy is where the country is run by the elected officials (elected by the people).