The document discusses democracy as the ideal form of government, highlighting its role in empowering citizens by allowing them to choose their leaders and ensuring equal rights. It addresses the significance of democracy for human development, the diverse challenges it faces, such as corruption and caste-based politics, as well as its defining principles and merits. Although it acknowledges various concerns surrounding democracy, it argues that it is essential for national progress and citizen participation in governance.

1. Democracy Essay for Students
Democracy is known as the finest form of government. Why so? Because in a democracy, the
people of the country choose their government. They enjoy certain rights which are very
essential for any human being to live freely and happily. There are various democratic countries
in the world, but India is the largest one. Democracy has withstood the test of time, and while
other forms have the government has failed, democracy stood strong. It has time and again
proved its importance and impact.
Significance of a Democracy
Democracy is very important for human development. When people have free will to live freely,
they will be happier. Moreover, we have seen how other forms of government have turned out to
be. Citizens are not that happy and prosperous in a monarchy or anarchy.
Furthermore, democracy lets people have equal rights. This ensures that equality prevails all over
the country. Subsequently, it also gives them duties. These duties make them better citizens and
are also important for their overall development.
Most importantly, in a democracy, the people form the government. So, this selection of the
government by the citizens gives everyone a chance to work for their country. It allows the law
to prevail efficiently as the rules are made by people whom they have selected.
In addition, democracy allows people of various religions and cultures to exist peacefully. It
makes them live in harmony with one another. People of democracy are more tolerant and
accepting of each other’s differences. This is very important for any country to be happy and
prosper.
What are the Challenges:
There are many challenges for democracy like- corruption here many political leaders and
officers who don’t do work with integrity every place they demand bribes, results in the lack of
trust on the citizens which affects the country very badly. Anti-social elements- which are seen

2. during elections where people are given bribes and they are forced to vote a particular candidate.
Caste and community- where a large number of people give importance to their cast and
community, therefore, the political party also select the candidate on the majority population of
caste. We see where ever the particular caste people is more win the elections where he does
good for the society or not, and in some cases, good leaders lose because of less count of the
vote.
Principles of Democracy:
There are mainly five principles like- republic, socialist, sovereign, democratic and secular, with
all these quality political parties will contest for elections. There will be many bribes given to the
needy person who require food, money, shelter and ask them to vote whom they want. But we
can say that democracy in India is still better than the other countries.
Basically any country needs democracy for development and better functioning of the
government. In some countries, freedom of political expression, freedom of speech, freedom of
the press, are considered to ensure that voters are well informed, enabling them to vote according
to their own interest.
Merits of Democracy:
• better government forms because it is more accountable and on the interest of the people.
• improves the quality of decision making and enhances the dignity of the citizens.
• provide a method to deal with differences and conflicts.
A democratic system of government is a form of government in which supreme power is vested
in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation
usually involving periodic free elections. It permits citizens to participate in making laws and
public policies by choosing their leaders, therefore citizens should be educated so that they can
select the right candidate for the ruling government. Also, there are some concerns regarding
democracy- leaders always keep changing in democracy with the interest of citizens and on the
count of votes which leads to instability. It is all about political competition and power, no scope
for morality.