Question

"Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens." Justify this statement.

Answer 1

• In most countries, the democracy produces a government that is accountable to the citizens and responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens. Thus, it promotes equality among citizens.
• People wish to be ruled by representatives elected by them as in a democratic government i.e people's own government. It makes them believe that it is suitable for their country as it is the legitimate government.
• No society can fully and permanently resolve the conflict among different groups. But we can learn to respect these differences and evolve mechanisms to negotiate them. Democracy is best suited as it develops a procedure to conduct competitions. Belgium is a successful example of negotiating differences among ethnic groups.