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Short Note On Democracy

Democracy is a government system where power resides in the people, emphasizing principles such as equality, freedom, and justice. It can be categorized into direct and representative forms, and is characterized by free elections, accountability, and protection of human rights. The importance of democracy lies in its ability to empower citizens, foster inclusivity, and ensure peaceful transitions of power.

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Short Note On Democracy

Democracy is a government system where power resides in the people, emphasizing principles such as equality, freedom, and justice. It can be categorized into direct and representative forms, and is characterized by free elections, accountability, and protection of human rights. The importance of democracy lies in its ability to empower citizens, foster inclusivity, and ensure peaceful transitions of power.

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Democracy, derived from the Greek words "demos" (people) and "kratos" (rule), is a system of

government where power resides in the people, either directly or through elected
representatives, emphasizing principles like equality, freedom, and justice. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Here's a more detailed look: [2, 3, 4]


●​ Definition: Democracy is a form of government where citizens have the power to make
decisions, either directly or through elected representatives. [2, 3, 4]
●​ Key Principles: [2, 5]
○​ Popular Sovereignty: The idea that the ultimate power lies with the people. [2, 5]
○​ Equality: All citizens are treated equally under the law and have equal rights. [2, 6]
○​ Freedom: Citizens have freedom of speech, assembly, and other fundamental
rights. [2, 6]
○​ Majority Rule: Decisions are made based on the will of the majority, but with
protection of minority rights. [2, 7]
○​ Rule of Law: Everyone, including those in power, is subject to the law. [2, 7]
​

●​ Types of Democracy: [2, 8]


○​ Direct Democracy: Citizens directly participate in decision-making. [2, 8]
○​ Representative Democracy: Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on
their behalf. [2, 8]
​

●​ Characteristics of a Democracy: [2, 5]


○​ Free and Fair Elections: Regular elections where citizens can choose their
leaders. [2, 5]
○​ Accountability: Elected officials are accountable to the people and can be
removed from office. [2, 6]
○​ Transparency: Government actions are open to public scrutiny. [2, 6]
○​ Protection of Human Rights: A democratic government protects the fundamental
rights of its citizens. [2, 6]
​

●​ Importance of Democracy: [6]


○​ Empowerment: Democracy empowers citizens and allows them to have a say in
how they are governed. [6]
○​ Inclusivity: Democracy fosters inclusivity and allows for diverse voices to be heard.
[6]
○​ Peaceful Transition of Power: Democracy provides a mechanism for peaceful
transitions of power. [5, 6]
○​ Accountability: Democratic systems hold leaders accountable for their actions. [2,
6]
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[1] https://www.britannica.com/topic/democracy
[2] https://study.com/learn/lesson/democracy-types-principles-examples.html
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy
[4] https://blog.ipleaders.in/types-democracy/
[5] https://www.chathamhouse.org/2021/04/importance-democracy
[6] https://www.vedantu.com/english/democracy-essay
[7] https://static.america.gov/uploads/sites/8/2016/07/Democracy-in-Brief_In-Brief-Series_Englis
h_Hi-Res.pdf
[8] https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/democracy/352935

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