1. 1. Democracy , of thepeople, by the people,and for the people.< Abraham Lincoln
2. 2. WHAT IS DEMOCRACY?Democracy is a form of government inwhich all eligible citizens participateequallyeither directly or indirectlythrough elected representativesin theproposal, development, and creation oflaws.
3. 3. FIRST ARGUMENTA democraticgovernment is abetter governmentbecause it is a moreaccountable form ofgovernment.Democracy is better than any otherform of government in responding tothe needs of the people. A non-democraticgovernment may andcan respond to the peoples needs,but it all depends on the wishes ofthe people who rule. A democracyrequires that the rulers have toattend to the needs of the people.
4. 4. SECOND ARGUMENTDemocracyimproves thequality of decisionmaking.Democracy is based on consultationand discussion. A democraticdecision always involves manypersons, discussions and meetings.But there is a big advantage intaking time over important decisions.This reduces the chances ofirresponsible decisions.
5. 5. THIRD ARGUMENTDemocracy provides a method to deal withdifferences and conflicts.People belong to different regions, speakdifferent languages, practise differentreligions and have different castes in ourcountry. The preferences of one group canclash with another. The conflict can be solvedby brutal power. Whichever group is morepowerful will dictate and others will have toaccept that.But that would lead tounhappiness and discontent.Democracy provides apeaceful solution to thisproblem. In democracy, noone is a permanent loser orwinner. In India, democracykeeps our country together.
6. 6. FOURTH ARGUMENTDemocracyenhancesthe dignity ofcitizens.Even if democracy does not bring aboutbetter decisions and an accountablegovernment, it is still better than other formsof government. Democracy is based on theprinciple of political equality. On recognisingthat the poorest and the least educated hasthe same status as the rich and the educated.
7. 7. FIFTH ARGUMENTDemocracy is betterthan other forms ofgovernment because itallows us to correct itsown mistakes.There is a space for publicdiscussion on these mistakes andthere is a room for correction.Either the rulers have to changetheir decisions, or the rulers can bechanged. This cannot happen in anon-democratic government.
8. 8. SUM IT UP!!Democracy cannot get us everything and is not thesolution to all problems. But it is clearly better than anyother alternative. It offers better chances of a gooddecision , it is likely to respect peoples own wishes andallows different kinds of people to live together. It allowsa way of correcting its mistakes and offers more dignity toall citizens. Thus, democracy is considered the best formof government.
9. 9. A democratic governmentis a better governmentbecause it is a moreaccountable form ofgovernment.Democracy improvesthe quality of decisionmaking.Democracy is better thanother forms of governmentbecause it allows us tocorrect its own mistakes.Democracy provides amethod to deal withdifferences and conflicts.Democracy enhancesthe dignity of citizens.
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