Question

I want best argument on the topic democracy is a better form of government

Answer 1

Arguments Against Democracy

Change in leadership may lead to instability.

Democracy involves political competition and power play. This leaves no scope for morality.

The decision making is often delayed because a large number of people need to be consulted.

Elected leaders may not aware about the best decisions for people. More often, bad decisions are made in a democracy.

Involvement of electoral competition in a democracy gives rise to corruption.

Ordinary people may not understand the meaning of collective good and hence they should not be made a part of the decision making process.

Arguments For Democracy

Democratic government is more accountable to people and hence is a better form of government; compared to other forms of government.

Since a large number of people are consulted in the decision making process, so democracy enhances the quality of decision making.

Democracy provides a method to deal with conflicts and differences. In a diverse country; like India; there can be very sharp social differences and conflicts. Such differences can be resolved through democracy in a better and amicable way.

Democracy provides the fundamental rights to its citizens and thus enhances the dignity of the people.

Democracy allows to correct its own mistakes and hence is a better form of governance.