What is the broader meaning of democracy?

Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people. One chief factor common to all democracies is that the government is chosen by the people.

What is democracy?

Democracy is a political structure in which people directly exercise power, or elect members from among themselves to represent the people, such as a parliament. It is also called the majority rule and here can’t inherit the power. People are choosing their representatives. Representatives participate in an election and the voters elect their members.

How democracy is helpful to the country?

Democracy is helpful to the country in the following ways

• Democracy explains and helps in maintaining law and order.
• Democracy helps citizens to choose their leaders to run the government.
• Democracy provides equal rights among citizens on the basis of caste, religion and sex.
• Democracy enhances the quality of decision-making and also improves the dignity of citizens.
• Democracy provides a system to deal with differences and disagreements and also allows us to correct our own mistakes

Check out the video given below to know more about democracy in modern India

Further Reading

1. Write a note on equality in Indian democracy.

2. What is the distribution of power in the government?