Question

what is democracy? why is democracy? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Democracy, which derives from the Greek word demos, or people, is defined, basi- cally, as government in which the supreme power is vested in the people. In some forms, democracy can be exercised directly by the people; in large societies, it is by the people through their elected agents.

We need democracy becasue: 1. It ensures proper functioning of the government since it is the people who elect them and therefore this makes them more accountable.

Answer 2

Democracy is a form of government in which: Rulers elected by the people take all the major decisions; Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers; This choice and opportunity is available to all the people on an equal basis.