Question

what is democracy and write it's two merits​

Answer 1

Answer:

A democracy means rule by the people. The name is used for different forms of government, where the people can take part in the decisions that affect the way their community is run. ... The people elect their leaders. These leaders take this decision about laws. This is commonly called representative democracy.

Explanation:

the merits of democracy are - 1) a democratic government is better form of government because it is more accountable form of government. 2) democracy improves the quality of decision making. 3) democracy enhances the dignity of citizens. 4) poor and least educated has the same status as the rich and educated.

Answer 2

The word ‘democracy’ has a Greek origin. ‘Demo’ means ‘people’, whilst ‘cracy’ means ‘power’. Democracy is a type of government system where the people of the country have the power to make decisions about their country and the government doesn’t simply impose its decision on the people

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MERITS OF DEMOCRACY:

1. The participation of the individual members in the government facilitates to enlist their sympathy and co - operation to the success of the government.

2. It is an effective form to educate the public about political, economic and social affairs.