Question

Write merits and demerits of democracy

Answer 1

the merits of democracy are -

1) a democratic government is better form of government because it is more accountable form of government.

2) democracy improves the quality of decision making.

3) democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.

4) poor and least educated has the same status as the rich and educated.

5)democracy allows us to correct our own mistake.

the demerits of democracy are -

1) leaders keeps on changing this leads to instability 

2) democracy is all about political competition and power play there is no scope for morality 

3) so many people have to be consulted in a democracy that it leads to delays 

4) democracy leads to corruption for it is based on electoral competition 

5) ordinary people don't know what is good for them , they should not decide anything .

Answer 2

Merits of democracy :-

• A democratic government is a more responsible and stronger form of government .

• The standard of making decisions is improved by democracy .

• The integrity of people is strengthened by democracy .

• The wealthy and educated have the same standing as the poor and less educated .

• It helps us to fix our own mistakes .

Demerits of democracy :-

• It leads to uncertainty which continues to shift leaders .

• It is all about political tensions and there is no room for morality in the power play .

• In a democracy , many people have to be informed that it happens in delays .

• It contributes to corruption because it is focused on political competition .

• Average people do not realize what is good for them .