Question

Name any two basis constituents of democracy.

Answer 1

Answer:

The constituents of democracy are :-

1. Political Equality - Every citizen of the country enjoy same rights including right to vote, right to speak and so on.

2. Rule of Law - Law must be equal for all the citizens.

3. Human Dignity - Protecting and upholding dignity of each and every individual by the citizens.

4. Being informed and getting involved- Citizens must be informed about every issue and participate individually or collectively in them which shapes the community, nation and world in a whole.

5. Political freedoms - Every citizen is entitled to the freedom of speech, action, vote and so on.

6. Respect and personal freedom- Every citizen have the personal freedom to choose the religion or expressions and these should be respected by others as well.

7. Having formal constitutions, holding elections, multiple political parties.

In whole, democracy brings equality among the citizens and enhances dignity among individuals

Answer 2

Constituents of Democracy

Explanation:

According to American political scientist Larry Diamond, democracy consists of four key elements:  

1. A political system for choosing and replacing the government through free and fair elections.
2. The active participation of the people, as citizens, in politics and civic life.
3. Protection of the human rights of all citizens.
4. A rule of law, in which the laws and procedures apply equally to all citizens.