what is democracy please tell
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A system in which the government of a country is elected by the people is called Democracy
Answer:
Democracy:-
===>Democracy means rule by the people.
===>Democracy is a form of government in which the people have authority to choose their governing legislators.
===>Democracy is a matter of free choice of government, not the pursuit of popular policies.
===>Democracy rest upon fundamental principles, not uniform practices.
Explanation:
===>we need democracy because:-
*It ensures proper functioning of the government since it is a people who elect them and therefore this makes them more accountable.
*stability and responsibility in administration.
*All have equal right to choose their government.
Five concepts of democracy:-
(1)Recognition of the fundamental worth and dignity of every person.
(2) Respect for the equality of the all persons.
(3) Faith in majority rule and an insistence upon minority rights.
(4) Necessity of compromise.
(5)Individual freedom.
Principles of democracy:-
===>Rule of law, freedom of press, respect of human rights, active political processes & enlightened citizens.
===>Check and balance.
===>Federalism.
===>Separation of power.
===>Popular sovereignty.
===>Individual rights.
===>Republicanism.
===>Judicial review.