what is meant by democracy? Explain it's features.
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A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Four major features were-
1 There are four major features of democracy which are as follows:
1. In a democracy, the final decision making power must rest with those elected by the people.
2. A democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance to losing.
3. In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.
4. A democratic government rules within limits set by the constitutional law and citizens rights. ✔✔✔✔
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Democracy: Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by people.
Features of Democracy:
The final decision making power rests with those who are elected by people.
A democracy must be based on a free and fair election. The ruling party must have a fair chance of losing that election.
In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote should have equal value.
A democratic government rules within the limits which are set by constitutional laws and citizens' rights.
Arguments against Democracy:
Change in leadership may lead to instability.
Democracy involves political competition and power play. This leaves no scope for morality.
The decision making is often delayed because a large number of people need to be consulted.
Elected leaders may not aware about the best decisions for people. More often, bad decisions are made in a democracy.
Involvement of electoral competition in a democracy gives rise to corruption.
Ordinary people may not understand the meaning of collective good and hence they should not be made a part of the decision making process.
Arguments for Democracy:
Democratic government is more accountable to people and hence is a better form of government; compared to other forms of government.
Since a large number of people are consulted in the decision making process, so democracy enhances the quality of decision making.
Democracy provides a method to deal with conflicts and differences. In a diverse country; like India; there can be very sharp social differences and conflicts. Such differences can be resolved through democracy in a better and amicable way.
Democracy provides the fundamental rights to its citizens and thus enhances the dignity of the people.
Democracy allows to correct its own mistakes and hence is a better form of governance.