Why is democracy a popular form of government?
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First, let's understand what Democracy actually means —
It's a form of govt. in which the rulers are elected by the people.
It’s based on a “free & fair” election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.
In a democracy, each & every adult citizen has 1 vote and each vote has 1 value.
In this form of govt., the final decision making power rests with those elected by the people.
A democratic govt. rules within the limits set by the fundamental & supreme law of the land i.e., Constitution.
Now, let's talk about popular arguments against Democracy —
In democracy, leaders keep changing, leading to instability.
It's all about political competition & power play and hence there is no scope for morality.
So many people have to be consulted, leading to delays in decision-making.
Democracy leads to corruption as it is based on electoral competition.
Common people generally don't know what's good for them, so they shouldn't decide anything.
Now, let's discuss why Democracy is considered to be the best form of govt —
A non-democratic govt may & can respond to the people's need, but it all depends on the wishes of the people who rule. If the rulers don't want to, then they don't have to act. A democracy requires that the rulers have to attend to the needs of the people. Hence, it's a more accountable form of govt.
A democratic decision always involves many persons, discussion, consultation & meetings. This takes time, but reduces the chances of rash or irresponsible decisions which further improves the quality of decision-making.
In a diverse society, people are bound to have differences of opinions & interests. To iron out these differences, democracy is the only known solution as there is no permanent winner & no permanent loser.
Democracy is based on the principle of political equality i.e. the poorest & the least educated has the same status as that of rich & educated.
In democracy, people are not subjects of rulers but they are the rulers themselves.
Democracy allows us to correct our own mistakes.
Considering all arguments in favour & in against of it, one might say that it’s the best form of govt. a nation could have.
It's a form of govt. in which the rulers are elected by the people.
It’s based on a “free & fair” election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.
In a democracy, each & every adult citizen has 1 vote and each vote has 1 value.
In this form of govt., the final decision making power rests with those elected by the people.
A democratic govt. rules within the limits set by the fundamental & supreme law of the land i.e., Constitution.
Now, let's talk about popular arguments against Democracy —
In democracy, leaders keep changing, leading to instability.
It's all about political competition & power play and hence there is no scope for morality.
So many people have to be consulted, leading to delays in decision-making.
Democracy leads to corruption as it is based on electoral competition.
Common people generally don't know what's good for them, so they shouldn't decide anything.
Now, let's discuss why Democracy is considered to be the best form of govt —
A non-democratic govt may & can respond to the people's need, but it all depends on the wishes of the people who rule. If the rulers don't want to, then they don't have to act. A democracy requires that the rulers have to attend to the needs of the people. Hence, it's a more accountable form of govt.
A democratic decision always involves many persons, discussion, consultation & meetings. This takes time, but reduces the chances of rash or irresponsible decisions which further improves the quality of decision-making.
In a diverse society, people are bound to have differences of opinions & interests. To iron out these differences, democracy is the only known solution as there is no permanent winner & no permanent loser.
Democracy is based on the principle of political equality i.e. the poorest & the least educated has the same status as that of rich & educated.
In democracy, people are not subjects of rulers but they are the rulers themselves.
Democracy allows us to correct our own mistakes.
Considering all arguments in favour & in against of it, one might say that it’s the best form of govt. a nation could have.
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