What is
Democracy?
Democracy is a form of
government in which people
have the right to choose
their representatives.
These elected representatives
then go onto form a government
to rule the country.
Importance of
democracy
improves the quality of
decision making.
provides a method to deal
with differences and conflicts.
enhances the dignity of citizens.
It allows us to correct its
own mistakes.
Key
Features
PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE AND
HENCE CHOOSE THEIR REPRESENTATIVES.
INVOLVES EXTENSIVE DEBATE AND
DISCUSSION.
ENSURES TRANSPARENCY. . SEEN AS THE BEST
FORM OF
GOVERNMENT BECAUSE IT SOLELY REFLECTS
THE WILL AND ASPIRATIONSOF ITS PEOPLE
IN THE SOCIETY.
countries
Democratic Non-Democratic
It is the rule of It is the rule of
the people. government.
The government decides
People choose what is what is right
right for them. for the people.
Citizens are at the
people are allowed mercy of the military
to replace their rulers in non-
democratic countries,
leaders if they are which implies they can
not pleased with not openly voice their
them. views.
Thank You
Dhairya Manchanda IX-A