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What is Democracy? Why is Democracy?

CBSE · Class 9 · Social Science

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What is Democracy? - Basic Definition and Features

  • Democracy comes from Greek words 'demos' (people) and 'kratia' (rule), meaning rule by the people
  • Simple definition: Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people
  • This basic definition is not enough - we need to understand what 'elected by people' really means
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Four Essential Features of Democracy

  • Feature 1: Major decisions by elected leaders - Real power must be with elected representatives, not with army, king, or external powers
  • Feature 2: Free and fair electoral competition - Elections must offer real choice between alternatives, ruling party must have fair chance of losing
  • Feature 3: One person, one vote, one value - Every adult citizen gets equal voting rights regardless of education, wealth, gender, or caste
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Arguments Against Democracy

  • Instability: Leaders keep changing, leading to instability in policies
  • Delays in decision-making: Too many people need to be consulted
  • Political competition and power play: Focus on winning elections rather than good governance
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Arguments For Democracy - Why Democracy is Better

  • More accountable government: Democratic governments must respond to people's needs to win elections
  • Better quality decisions: Consultation and discussion reduce chances of wrong decisions
  • Method to resolve conflicts: Provides peaceful way to handle differences in diverse societies

Key Concepts

Democracy is a form of governmentIn a true democracyElections must offer real choice betweenDemocracy is based on political equalityA democratic government must operate within

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