Question

Write an essay on substantive and procedural democracy

Answer 1

Procedural democracy : a democracy in which the people or citizens of the state have less influence than in democracies. 
This type of democracy is characterized by voters choosing to elect representatives in free elections.It is basically means the set up of democracy where people has less authority in choosing their representatives than in traditional democracy

Substantive democracy : a form of democracy in which the outcome of elections is representative of the people. In other words, substantive democracy is a form of democracy that functions in the interest of the governed.A country may allow all citizens of age to vote, this characteristic does not necessarily qualify it as a substantive democracy.

For example : North Korea's official name is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. While its constitution might pay lip service to elections and the importance of the people, it has no substantive democracy. This is common in many dictatorships where "elections" are held and the dictator is conveniently elected by 99% of the people for the 50th year in a row.