Question

Write a short note on the evolution of democracy in contemporary world

Answer 1

Democracy is the most desired form of government as it makes the government liable to the citizens for most of their actions.

The transition from non democratic to democratic country has not been very smooth and clear for most of the nations.

Salvador Allende : Former president of Chile. His government was overthown by military coup in 1973.

He was also a founder of Socialist party of Chile. He also took several policy decisions to help the poor which includes,

Reformed the educational system.

Provided free milk for school children.

Redistributed land to the landless farmers.

Opposed foreign companies which are taking away natural resources like copper from the country. So that the landlords, other political parties, the rich and the Church opposed his policies.