Question

What is the broader meaning of democracy explain with example

Answer 1

1. Today in most countries  democracy can be called representative democracy. Because all the people do not rule. Decisions are taken by the representatives on behalf of all the people.

2. The powerful and the not so powerful people both have the same say in taking decisions.

3. A democratic decision involves consultation and consent of the people who are affected by the decision.

4. Democracy is a principle which can be applied to any sphere of life.

5. Sometimes, the word democracy is not used to describe any existing government but to set up an ideal standard that all democracies must aim to reach.

 For example, the Democracy Monument is a public monument in the centre of Bangkok, capital of Thailand, which was commissioned in 1939 by the military ruler of Thailand.

Answer 2

Democracy in most countries today can be called representative democracies. That is: • All the people do not rule. • A majority is allowed to take decisions on behalf of all the people. • Even the majority does not rule directly. • The majority of people rule through their elected representatives. Only representative democracies are viable in today’s world. Because modern democracies involve a large number of people and it is physically impossible for all of them to sit together and take a collective decision. Now let us look at the other aspects of democracy: • A democratic decision involves constitution with and consent of all those who are affected by that decision. • Those who are not powerful have the same say in taking the decision of those who are powerful. • Democracy can apply to a government or a family or any other organization. • Democracy is also a principle that can be applied to any existing government but to set up an ideal standard that all democracies must aim to become. • When the true meaning of the word ‘democracy’ is understood, one begins to value democracy. • Understanding the ideals behind the word ‘democracy’ enables one to judge n existing democracy and identify its weakness. • Understanding the principles behind the word ‘democracy’ helps one to distinguish between a minimal democracy and a good democracy.