- Books Name
- Learn with me Social Science Book
- Publication
- Learn with me publication
- Course
- CBSE Class 9
- Subject
- Social Science
WHY DEMOCRACY?
Points Against
There has been criticism of democracy by various people. The charges are that :
- It creates instability by changing its leaders frequently.
- Democracy is about power play and political competition. There is no scope for morality.
- So many people have to be consulted before any issue is solved. It leads to delay.
- Elected leaders do not know the best interest of the people.
- It leads to corruption for it is based on electoral corruption.
- Ordinary people do not know what is good for them, so decision making should not be left to them.
Arguments for Democracy:
- Democratic government is a more accountable form of government.
- Democracy improves the quality of decision making.
- Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts.
- Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.
- It allows us to correct its own mistakes.
Broader meaning of Democracy :
Democratic ideas can be practised in various decision-making processes. In broader sense no country can be completely democratic, The features of democracy are only minimum conditions. A lot can be done towards achieving real democracy