Challenges to Democracy

Question

 How are some countries of the world facing the ‘challenge of expansion of democracy’? Explain with examples.

Answer

Most countries including India and other democracies like US is facing this challenge.

(i) This involves applying the basic principles of democratic governance across all regions, social groups and various institutions.

(ii) Extension of federal principles to all units of the federation.

(iii) Ensuring greater power to local government.

(iv) This also means that less and less decision should remain outside the arena of democratic control.

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