Democracy is seen to be good in principles but not in practice because of the following reasons: The decision-making process in democracy is time taking, whereby justice delayed is justice denied. The tyranny of the majority overrides the will of the minority. Corruption and red-tapism dominates the functioning of democracies. An illiterate and uninformed electorate…
Ways in which democracy can be redefined to make democracy more effective: Ensures that views of minority are respected. Eliminates caste, religion and gender based discrimination. People enjoy extensive rights from right to vote to participate in elections. People enjoy social and economic rights.
Weaknesses of democracy are: Democracies take more time in decision-making. Democracies fall short of elections that provide a fair chance to everyone and subjecting every decision to public debate. The routine tales of corruption are enough to convince that democracies are not free of evil.
Favourable conditions generally provided to people under a democratic rule are: It promotes dignity to everyone irrespective of caste, creed and religion. It ensures freedom of the individual. It provides equal status and opportunity. It provides positive reservation for women and other advantages for discriminated groups.
The conditions under which dignity and freedom of the citizens can be promoted are as follows: To promote the dignity and freedom of the citizens, all individuals should be treated as equal. Once this principle is recognised, it becomes easier for individuals to wage a struggle against what is not acceptable legally and morally. Claims…
Democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities. Although majority of voters constitute the poverty ridden group, yet democratically elected government do not appear to be as keen to address the question of poverty as you would expect them to. Situation is much worse in some of the countries where people…
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.