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list various aspects and qualifications that help in giving the clear definition of democracy.
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A democratic form of government must fulfil the following qualifications:
a. Fundamental rights- They serve the foundation of any democratic rule. Freedom to exercise choice, freedom of speech and expression, freedom to dissent serves as the real test for a democracy.
b. Periodic elections- Elections must take place regularly so as to bring about peaceful transition from one government to another. Presence of an independent body to conduct free and fair elections is imperative.
c. Presence of Political Parties- It is important to have two or more parties so a to offer real choices to the people.
d Adequate representation to groups- This forms the basis of democratic rule. A democracy must ensure adequate power sharing among the groups, individuals and must ensure decentralization so that there is more and more participation and representation of the people.
e. Freedom of Press- Media plays an important role in a democracy in making an informed vigilant citizenry and also in keeping an eye on the government.
f. Independent Judiciary- It is imperative to have independent judicial system which serves as the guardian of our fundamental rights.
g. Opposition- To keep a check on the government in and outside the Parliament and also to provide alternative to the people of the country.
h. Presence of Rule of Law- A democracy is based on a system of rules and not according to whims and fancies of a ruler.
i. Democratic form of Government is a legitimate government as it is based on people's consent. It allows for participation of the people in the political process, it is people's own government thus it is legitimate.
j. It provides for a more accountable form of government, which allows for proper deliberation in the decision making process and compels political leadership to be responsive to the needs of the people.
k. It ensures adequate representation to minorities
a. Fundamental rights- They serve the foundation of any democratic rule. Freedom to exercise choice, freedom of speech and expression, freedom to dissent serves as the real test for a democracy.
b. Periodic elections- Elections must take place regularly so as to bring about peaceful transition from one government to another. Presence of an independent body to conduct free and fair elections is imperative.
c. Presence of Political Parties- It is important to have two or more parties so a to offer real choices to the people.
d Adequate representation to groups- This forms the basis of democratic rule. A democracy must ensure adequate power sharing among the groups, individuals and must ensure decentralization so that there is more and more participation and representation of the people.
e. Freedom of Press- Media plays an important role in a democracy in making an informed vigilant citizenry and also in keeping an eye on the government.
f. Independent Judiciary- It is imperative to have independent judicial system which serves as the guardian of our fundamental rights.
g. Opposition- To keep a check on the government in and outside the Parliament and also to provide alternative to the people of the country.
h. Presence of Rule of Law- A democracy is based on a system of rules and not according to whims and fancies of a ruler.
i. Democratic form of Government is a legitimate government as it is based on people's consent. It allows for participation of the people in the political process, it is people's own government thus it is legitimate.
j. It provides for a more accountable form of government, which allows for proper deliberation in the decision making process and compels political leadership to be responsive to the needs of the people.
k. It ensures adequate representation to minorities
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