Chapter 1 Democracy Flashcards
What is democracy? Write main features /dimensions.
Democracy is a form of government where people elect the rulers.
Main - rulers are elected by people to take major decisions.
Election are free and fair.
The government has to work within the limits of the constitution.
How democracy enhance the dignity of citizens?
1 Democracy is based on equality, everyone whether poor or rich has the same value and status.
2 people are the rulers themselves.
3 even if they make mistakes, they are responsible for it.
Merits and demerits of democracy.
De - 1 leaders keep changing this leads to political instability.
2 democracy is all about political competition. There is no scope for morality.
3 decisions are delayed
Me-1 it is more accountable
2 democracy improves quality of decision making.
3 democracy provides method to deal with difference and conflicts.
