Democracy II

Welcome to class. In the last class, we started the topic democracy and we will conclude it today.

Importance/Advantages/Benefits of Democracy

Representative democracy gives all citizens equal opportunity to vote or be voted for.
Democracy allows the citizens’ representatives to be accountable to their electorates.
Democracy allows the electorate to elect responsible candidates among numerous candidates.
Democracy gives legitimacy to the government. This means that the power to rule is derived from the people and so the people accept and recognise the representatives.
Democracy gives the people a sense of belonging. The citizens call the government “our government”.
Democracy promotes peace and stability in a country.
Democracy enhances the fundamental human rights. All the citizens enjoy their civic, political, social and economic rights in a country.
Periodic Election
Popular participation
Changes of government
Good governance
Bringing government nearer to the people.
Equal opportunities
Responsible representatives
Legitimacy
Sense of belonging
Tolerance
Participation

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