Question

What are merits of democracy ?what are its effect

Answer 1

Merits of democracy:

1. Peoples Choice: People can choose their leader irrespective of cast, creed, sex and even race. Even economically backward persons like Abraham Lincoln could become the president of the united states, women like Margaret Thatcher prime minister of the UK, etc.

2. Change of power: If a person in authority is not fit to rule, he can be replaced by elections. Many politicians who were felt unfit to rule were changed in next elections. If they were fit, were given multiple chances to rule.

3. Equal and fair justice: In a democracy, no one is above the law, and everyone is equal before it. So equal justice is possible to all.

4. People participation: Since a person is elected by people, people have the right to decide their leader by involvement in voting.

5. Nationalism: Since every citizen is involved in building the country, there is a sense of patriotism and contributions to its growth.

6. Better and equal opportunities: All are equal before the law so any one can contest for any post. And if he is eligible he can take the opportunity.

7. Freedom of life: People are free to live their life as they wish without causing harm to others. This is fundamental right provided by law.

effects :

1. It gives the people the right to vote.

2. It is open for change.

3. It offers representation to people.

4. It gets the people involved.

5. It promotes equality.

6. It allows people to voice out their issues.

Answer 2

Democracy means government of the country is elected through election which held after 5years by people votes.In simple way we can say that Democratic means government is elected by the people