Question

What is democracy?state the main features of democracy as a from of government?

Answer 1

According to Abraham Lincoln, "The government that governs the country , is a government of the people, by the people and for the people."
Some features of democracy are given below:
(i) In a democracy the final decision making power must rest with those elected by the people.
(ii) A democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.
(iii) In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.
(iv) A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens' rights.

Answer 2

Features of Democracy :

a) Major decisions by Elected Leaders :

In a democratic government the major decisions are taken by the leaders who are elected by the people of that country. These elected leaders represent the whole country so in this way the need of all people are satisfied.

b) Free and Fair Electoral Competition :

A democracy is based on a free and fair election where does currently in power have a fair chance of losing.

c) One Person, One Vote , One Value :

In a democratic country each and every adult is provided a single word which is having equal value. It means each what must have one value then that of other.

d) Rule of Law and Respect of Rights :

In democracy a country can be rule only within limits set by constitutional law and citizens' rights.