Question

How does democracy instill a sense of patriotism among people?

Answer 1

Democracy involves the active participation of people in choosing representatives to the country’s parliament. It gives them the power to elect the representative of their choice and the one who gets the majority will be part of the government or the opposition, depending on the majority obtained. The power to elect instils a sense of patriotism among people.

In the system of democracy, the whole population (citizens of the country) are eligible to vote and select their representatives.

Answer 2

Democracy instills a sense of patriotism amongst people as every individual feels accountable for the nation and takes a sense of pride in his or her national culture.  

Explanation:  

• Democratic government is one where the common citizens of a nation choose the individuals whom they expect can represent them the best and would work for their welfare.
• Therefore, the essence behind the whole exercise is the love for their country, that is patriotism.
• It is the aim of the citizens to promote national welfare along with individual upliftment. This democratic system of governance is stemmed from a deep sense of patriotism, therefore.