Features Of Democracy

“A democracy is the only place where mankind is

guaranteed of enjoying all of his/her basic God-
given rights and freedoms.”

✰ In a democracy, the final decision-making power

must rest with those elected by the people.

✰In a democracy, each adult citizen must have ✰Democracy must be based on a
one vote and each vote must have one value.
free and fair election where those
currently in power have a fair
chance of losing .

✰A democratic government rules

within limits set by constitutional law
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and citizens’ rights.

1.FREE, FAIR AND FREQUENT ELECTION

Every Democratic country in the world must

hold elections, in one way or another
periodically. These elections are the voice of
the public, the primary way by which they can
control and change the Government as per
their wishes. These elections must also have
complete transparency and One person one vote
must be followed

2.FREEDOM OF SPEECH, EXPRESSION AND CHOICE.

The voice of the public, even if it is critical to the ruling party,

should be allowed to flow freely, letting people formulate their
own ideas and expressions, without being in fear of
persecution. A citizen of a Democratic country should be able
to make independent decisions based on their own discretion,
as long as they do not pose a threat to the Laws of the land or
any other person. Protesting against what a person feels is
wrong should be a legal right, as it is basically the only thing
that keeps the ruling parties in check with their actions and
policies.
3.SAME LAW FOR ALL

Democracy gives equality in society this means

equals rights and laws for all. No celebrity,
politician, or government body will be treated with
special treatment. The law implied on common
people of the nation will be implied on celebrities or
4.COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITY famous individuals as well. Under every
circumstance, the law is the same for all people in
It is the duty and responsibility of the elected India.
government to work in the favour and benefit of
the general public. The whole council of the
elected party is responsible for all the acts
performed under their session, not just a single
leader. Democracy allows the decision to be
made by the whole council and not any single
individual.