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What Is Democracy? Why Democracy?
Mention the merits of Democracy.
The merits of democracy are mentioned below:
(i)A democratic government is a better government because it is a more accountable form of government.
(ii)Democracy is based on consultation and discussion. A democratic decision always involves many persons, discussions and meetings. When a number of people put their heads together, they are able to point out possible mistakes in any decision.
(iii)Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts. Different groups can live with one another peacefully. In a diverse country like India, democracy keeps our country together.
(iv)Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens. Democracy is based on the principle of political equality, on recognising that the poorest and the least educated has the same status as the rich and the educated.
(v)Democracy is better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct its own mistakes. There is a space for public discussion on these mistakes. And there is a room for correction.
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Write a response to the following argument against democracy.
Rule of the majority means the rule of ignorant people. What we need is the rule of the wise, even if they are in small numbers.
Write a response to the following arguments against democracy.
If we want religious leaders to guide us in spiritual matters, why not invite them to guide us in politics as well. The country should be ruled by religious leaders.
Are the following statements in keeping with democracy as a value? Why?
Father to daughter : I don’t want to hear your opinion about your marriage. In our family children marry where the parents tell them to do.
Are the following statements in keeping with democracy as a value? Why?
Teacher to student : Don’t disturb my concentration by asking me questions in the classroom.
Are the following statements in keeping with democracy as a value? Why?
Employee to the officer : Our working hours must be reduced according to the law.
Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision.
All the citizens of the country have right to vote. Elections are held regularly.
Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision.
The country took loan from international agencies. One of the conditions for giving loan was that the government would reduce its expenses on education and health.
Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision.
People speak more than seven languages but education is available only in one language, the language spoken by 52 per cent people of that country.
Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision.
Several organisations have given a call for peaceful demonstrations and nation wide strikes in the country to oppose these policies. Government has arrested these leaders.
Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision.
The government owns the radio and television in the country. All the newspapers have to get permission from the government to publish any news about government’s policies and protests.
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