Democracy is based on political equality: All citizens have equal role in electing representatives. Parallel to the process of bringing individuals into the political arena, we find growing economic inequalities. Democracy does not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities. The ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and income. At the…
A democracy produces an accountable, responsive and legitimate government as: People have a right to choose their rulers and have control over the rulers. Whenever possible and necessary, they should participate in decision-making on issues that affect them all. Democracy produces a government which is accountable to the citizens. Democracy is based on the idea…
A democratic government can be made accountable by: Conducting discussions and negotiations. Ensuring transparency. Holding regular, free and fair elections, Having open public debates.
The expected outcomes of democracy are as follows: A government that is chosen and accountable to the people is called democratic government. A government that is responsive to the needs of the people. Economic growth and development reducing all forms of inequality and end of poverty. Accommodating all social diversities. Ensuring the dignity and freedom…
Factors for the success of democracy: Transparency of democracy. It is accountable and responsible of ruling. It provides legitimacy. It accommodates government of social diversity. It provides dignity and freedom to the citizens.
The outcomes one can reasonably expect of the democracy are: In the political sphere – Right to vote, right to contest. In the economic sphere – minimised economic inequalities. In the social sphere – Equal protection to women, SCs, STs and OBCs
There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world because: A democratic government is people’s own government. The evidence from South Asia shows that the support exists in countries with democratic regimes. People wished to be ruled by representatives elected by them. People believe that democracy is suitable for their…
A democratic government has to be responsive to the needs of its citizens. Through pressure groups and public protests, the democratic government can check the popularity of its decisions and mechanism of administering justice. A government which is able to respond to grievances faster is able to avoid confrontation and provide good governance.
Two conditions to accommodate social diversities in a democracy are: It is necessary to understand that democracy is not simply rule by majority. The majority always needs to work with minority so that governments function to represent the general view. It is also necessary that rule by majority does not become rule by majority community…