WHAT IS DEMOCRACY?

WHY DEMOCRACY?
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By: Anonymous

MAJOR ASPECTS MENTIONED IN THIS DOCUMENT:

What is Democracy?
Features of Democracy
Why Democracy?
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WHAT IS DEMOCRACY:
Democracy word has its origin in the Greek language where:

Demos- Peopledecision-making

Kratos- Power or Rule

Democracy is a form of government in which the leader is elected by the people

and for the people.

FEATURES OF DEMOCRACY :
● Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the
people.
● In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with those
elected by the people.
● Democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those
currently in power have a fair chance of losing.
● In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote
must have one value.
● A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law
and citizens’ rights.
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COUNTRY TYPE OF RULE OVERVIEW

CHINA AND MEXICO COMMUNIST PARTY (ONE There is a one-party system where
PARTY) Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui’(in
China) and PRI (in Mexico) holds the
most power

PAKISTAN Military Power in hands of Military

ZIMBABWE Dictators Rued by an unjust president who made

amendments in the constitution for his
own benefits.

WHY DEMOCRACY?

MERITS OF DEMOCRACY-

● In democracy, leaders are elected by the people

● A democratic government is a better government for it’s a
more accountable form of government
● Improves the quality of decision-making.
● In democracy, no one is permanent giving people more options
● It allows us to correct our mistakes
● Enhances the dignity of citizens.
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SUMMARY:

Now we know~

Democracy is a form of government where the leader is elected by

the people and for the people.
In the countries we call democratic, people do not rule
Instead, a majority is allowed to make decisions on behalf of all.
It is important to know what makes a country democratic before
calling it democratic.