Question

Is democracy accountable, responsive and legitimate government? Give reasons in favour of your view.

Answer 1

Yes, democracy accountable, responsive and legitimate government. Reasons are as follow:-

• As the people has the right in choose their representatives through the electoral process. These elected representatives form the government and participate in the decision making process on behalf of the people. If these elected representatives are not work in a proper way, people have a chance to not elect them in next election. It defines that democracy produces an accountable government.
• Democratic governments are elected by the people and are responsible towards the people and Parliament. These governments promote the formation of public opinion and take care of the needs and expectations of the people.
• After five years, elections are held for the legislature and people elect then government on the basis of their right to vote. The party which secures the majority forms the government. In the next election, if it loses the majority, it has to resign from office. Beside elections, the decisions in a democratic government are taken in a transparent manner.