Question

Explain the Foundational challenge and the Challenge of Deepening of democracy.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Discuss foundational challenge and challenge of expansion of democracy.

Solution:
Foundational challenge:

• This challenge involves a transition from a non-democratic regime to a democratic regime.
• At least one-fourth of all the countries across the world are still under non-democratic regimes.
• For example: China, Vietnam, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

Challenge of deepening of democracy:

• This challenge involves strengthening institutions and democratic practices.
• It involves giving more power and autonomy to institutions that promote people’s participation in the democratic process.
• It also means to reduce the influence of rich and powerful people in the decision-making process.