What Is Democracy Why Democracy Democracy n The

What Is Democracy? Why Democracy?

Democracy n The word come from the Greek word demos meaning ‘the people’. n There are different forms of Democracy: n Direct - People make decisions for themselves n Representative democracy - Politicians make these decisions on our behalf.

n n n “A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them. ” (Kid. net au) “Parliamentary democracy, democratic form of government in which the party ( or coalition of parties) with the greatest representation in the parliament forms the government It’s leader becoming the prime minister. The parties in the minority serve in opposition to the majority and have a duty to challenge it regularly. ” (britannica. com)

n Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people” – Abraham Lincoln n America is one of the biggest democracies in the world. In democracy, elections are held and candidates are elected to form the government. n However, by merely getting 15 - 20% approval of the population, one could be representing you at the local, state or national level. Here is an example

n Direct Democracy 1. direct democracy (vs. elected representatives) n 2. exclusion (vs. inclusion) n n Who gets the right to vote? n Expansion of the franchise? 3. civil and political rights? n Does the majority respect rights? n Republicanism: Representative Democracy Delegate Model of representation n Trustee model of representation n Who elects the representatives? n n Popular vote n Intermediary institutions

n Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people” – Abraham Lincoln n America is one of the biggest democracies in the world. In democracy, elections are held and candidates are elected to form the government. n However, by merely getting 15 - 20% approval of the population, one could be representing you at the local, state or national level. Here is an example

Democracy-A form of Government which is chosen by the people to work for their welfare and can be voted out by them.

Merits of Democracy continued 1. The rulers are accountable to the people. n 2. Based on consultation and discussion. n 3. It provides a method to deal with differences. n 4. Enhances the dignity of citizens. n 5. Based on the principle of political equality. n

n Democracy is the best form of Government as the rulers are accountable to the people and have to fulfill their needs. Merits Of Democracy

n Democracy reduces the chance of hasty and irresponsible decisions from being taken and improves the quality of decision-making.

n It provides a method to solve conflicts espeially in a diverse country like India. In fact democracy helps to keep our country together.

n Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens because it is against caste system.

n Political equality comes from the principle of universal adult franchise.

HOME –WORK 1. What is democracy? 2. what are merits of democracy?