The document defines democracy as a form of government where rulers are elected by the people. Key elements of democracy include the rulers being elected, the people having power, and elections. A democratic government rules within constitutional limits and protects citizens' rights, with each citizen having an equal vote. Democracy is argued to be better than other forms of government because it allows mistakes to be corrected, enhances citizen dignity, and provides the best solution for resolving conflicts in a diverse society like India. However, some criticisms of democracy include it potentially leading to instability, power plays, lack of morality, and corruption. A good democracy involves power sharing, public participation in decisions, and political, economic, and social equality.

2. The word democracy is derived from the
Greek word :- Demos- People
Kratos- Power or rule
Democracy is a form of government in
which the rulers are elected by the
people.
Elements of definition of democracy
are – THE RULERS , THE PEOPLE
AND THE ELECTIONS

3. In a democracy the final decision making
power must rest with those who elected by
the people.
A democracy must be based on a free and
fair election where ruling party have a fair
chance of losing election.
In a democracy, each adult citizen must
have one vote and each vote must have one
value
A democratic government rules within limits
sets by constitutional law and citizen’s right.
Universal adult franchise :- universal adult

4. A democratic government is a better
government because it is a more
accountable form of government where the
rulers satisfy maximum needs of people.
Democracy improves the quality of decision
making
Democracy provides a method to deal with
differences and conflicts. It is suitable the
countries like India. India having diversity
of language, religion and cultures.
Democracy in India made it possible to keep
unity in diversity.

5. Democracy is better than other forms of
government because it allows us to correct its
own mistakes. A democratic government also
commit mistakes but the government has
enough space for public discussions on these
mistakes. The political parties and their
leaders know well if they do not correct their
mistakes they will be changed by the people
through voting in next elections.
Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.
A democratic government provide basic as well
as fundamental rights to the people of
country.
Democracy provide the only solution to the

6. Leaders keep changing in a democracy.
This leads to instability.
Democracy is all about political
competition and power play. There is no
scope for morality.
Elected leaders do not know the best
interest of the people. It leads to bad
decisions.
Democracy leads to corruption for it is
based on electoral competition.

7. In a good democracy there is proper
power sharing.
A good democracy is a government in
which people take part in all the
decisions .
In a good democracy there is political
as well as economic and social
equality.
Democracy should be followed in all