what are the merits and demerits of democracy
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Merits of Democracy :
1.Equality is the basic point in democracy. It ensures equality before law.
2.Fair share of all in the government making process
Demerits of democracy:;
1. The interest of majority dominates the interest of minority.
2.Results are not satisfactory if the masses are illiterate at large
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1.Equality is the basic point in democracy. It ensures equality before law.
2.Fair share of all in the government making process
Demerits of democracy:;
1. The interest of majority dominates the interest of minority.
2.Results are not satisfactory if the masses are illiterate at large
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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.
Demerits of democracy/ Bad things about democracy
1. Corruption: There is a chance for full spread and evergreen corruption. A democratic leader is in position for a period. So there is a tendency to make money by use of power. This is so common that dozens of U.S companies face bribery allegations.
2. No protection for the common man: There is not protection for the common man as the leaders itself try to misuse or misbehave in public.
3. Divide and rule: The leaders try to play divide and rule games. They, divide the people based on religion, caste, languages, etc. and try to gain votes to get power though there are not worthy to rule the state or country.
4. Unfair businesses: They encourage unfair trade practices to get support for election campaigns. This we can see as most politicians support rich people in return for monetary benefits like party funds etc.
5. Addiction for power: The sole motto of the politicians is to get into power and cling to it. There are very few leaders who work for the benefit of the country. Democracy is meant to elect one who is eligible and has sufficient experience to rule and lead the nation forward. But parties compete for power without even having right candidate for the post. So they use different means like money, protest, and strikes for publicity. Previously these strikes and protest lead to the French revolution, American revolution, etc. and democracies were established. But currently behind every strike and protest, there is a hand of a political party. .
Also due to these politically provoked strikes and protest, the common man is at a loss. During attacks, the shops and markets remain close. When these raids run for a week and even months, income sources suffer. But in-spite of this, the parties aim at their publicity but not the plight of ordinary man. And if someone questions this, they say it is freedom of speech and their right to protest as provided by the democracy.
So in one way, too much freedom leads to conflicts instead of prosperity.
6. Dynastic politics: Ignorance of the masses is taken for a ride. Freedom means anyone can be elected by masses to rule. But we can see there are also dynastic rules. Grand parents and grand children of the same family are positioned for power. This can be viewed in few countries. This is because they exploit the masses emotionally.
In the past during kings rule, the successors of the throne were rude to the people. They did not even know the lay problems of common man. So they could not provide peaceful rule. Democracy is a way to overcome this issue.
The intention in a democracy is that any one elected by the common public should govern the nation. But the dynasty families make up a party, and all their party workers work for them. Thus the very basic idea of democracy is destroyed. .
7. Media misuse: In dictatorial and communal rules you can notice, journalists cry for their freedom and rights. But in democracy, media try to fool the people such that they can influence the voting behavior. In many countries, media channels work for some or other party.
8. Lack of justice: Democracy is one where in there is a delay in justice. You can notice that in kings rule, the punishments are not only severe but very fast after the crime. But in democracy, the punishment can be declared after all those involved in the case become old or even die. So freedom can seem to more evil.
9. Unfair participation: Not all people participate in voting. They do not utilize their right to vote due to lack interest or laziness. Sometimes, they also do not vote if the candidate of interest is not available.
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.
Demerits of democracy/ Bad things about democracy
1. Corruption: There is a chance for full spread and evergreen corruption. A democratic leader is in position for a period. So there is a tendency to make money by use of power. This is so common that dozens of U.S companies face bribery allegations.
2. No protection for the common man: There is not protection for the common man as the leaders itself try to misuse or misbehave in public.
3. Divide and rule: The leaders try to play divide and rule games. They, divide the people based on religion, caste, languages, etc. and try to gain votes to get power though there are not worthy to rule the state or country.
4. Unfair businesses: They encourage unfair trade practices to get support for election campaigns. This we can see as most politicians support rich people in return for monetary benefits like party funds etc.
5. Addiction for power: The sole motto of the politicians is to get into power and cling to it. There are very few leaders who work for the benefit of the country. Democracy is meant to elect one who is eligible and has sufficient experience to rule and lead the nation forward. But parties compete for power without even having right candidate for the post. So they use different means like money, protest, and strikes for publicity. Previously these strikes and protest lead to the French revolution, American revolution, etc. and democracies were established. But currently behind every strike and protest, there is a hand of a political party. .
Also due to these politically provoked strikes and protest, the common man is at a loss. During attacks, the shops and markets remain close. When these raids run for a week and even months, income sources suffer. But in-spite of this, the parties aim at their publicity but not the plight of ordinary man. And if someone questions this, they say it is freedom of speech and their right to protest as provided by the democracy.
So in one way, too much freedom leads to conflicts instead of prosperity.
6. Dynastic politics: Ignorance of the masses is taken for a ride. Freedom means anyone can be elected by masses to rule. But we can see there are also dynastic rules. Grand parents and grand children of the same family are positioned for power. This can be viewed in few countries. This is because they exploit the masses emotionally.
In the past during kings rule, the successors of the throne were rude to the people. They did not even know the lay problems of common man. So they could not provide peaceful rule. Democracy is a way to overcome this issue.
The intention in a democracy is that any one elected by the common public should govern the nation. But the dynasty families make up a party, and all their party workers work for them. Thus the very basic idea of democracy is destroyed. .
7. Media misuse: In dictatorial and communal rules you can notice, journalists cry for their freedom and rights. But in democracy, media try to fool the people such that they can influence the voting behavior. In many countries, media channels work for some or other party.
8. Lack of justice: Democracy is one where in there is a delay in justice. You can notice that in kings rule, the punishments are not only severe but very fast after the crime. But in democracy, the punishment can be declared after all those involved in the case become old or even die. So freedom can seem to more evil.
9. Unfair participation: Not all people participate in voting. They do not utilize their right to vote due to lack interest or laziness. Sometimes, they also do not vote if the candidate of interest is not available.
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