Question

What are the two characteristics of democracy ?

Answer 1

(i) Elected representative:

In democracy representatives elected by the people make laws and frame policies of the government.

(ii) Elections are held to elect the representatives:

All adult citizens have the right to participate (vote) in .the elections. Elections should be free and fair and must be held at regular intervals. Citizens who have reached a certain age (in India, it is 25 years for election to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies) are allowed to contest elections

Answer 2

The two characteristics of democracy

Explanation:

The two characteristics of democracy

• In a democracy decision taking power must be vested in those representatives who are elected by the people of the country.
• In a democracy, each and every individual has the right to vote on the basis of universal adult franchise.
• A democracy must be based on the free and fair election where the Election commission works independently and transparently.
• A democracy must have free and uncontrolled media which is the fourth pillar of democracy.

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