Definition

Democracy is the best form of government yet.

  • It allows much better quality of decision making.
  • It enhances the dignity of the people.
  • It promotes equality among citizens.
  • It provides a method to resolve conflicts.
  • It allows room to correct mistake by re-electing rulers.

Then why do we dislike it?

Democracy only provides the means of a good government, it is upto the people to use it nicely.

Results

  • Quality
  • Time Taken
  • Discussion
  • Effectiveness and Acceptance

Assessing Democracies

  • Free and Fair elections
  • Open and Public debate on policies via various media
  • Legislative debates
  • Transperancy (Right to Information)
  • Giving people rights

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Outcomes of Democracy


Flashcards

Why is democracy the best form of govt.? ?

  • It allows much better quality of decision making.
  • It enhances the dignity of the people.
  • It promotes equality among citizens.
  • It provides a method to resolve conflicts.
  • It allows room to correct mistake by re-electing rulers.

What are the results of democratic decisions? ?

  • Quality
  • Time Taken
  • Discussion
  • Effectiveness and Acceptance

How do we assess democracies? ?

  • Free and Fair elections
  • Open and Public debate on policies via various media
  • Legislative debates
  • Transperancy (Right to Information)
  • Giving people rights