Question

How does democracy strengthen patriotism and nationalism among the citizens ?

Answer 1

Democracy strengthens nationalism and patriotism in the following manner:

a. Democracy grantees equal set of political, legal rights to all irrespective of any differences. Thus, rights become a common factor for all the citizens.
b. Democracy allows for peoples' participation in the political process by means of elections, this allows people to show more concern in the political processes.
c. It is people government thus, people have a strong affiliation towards it.
d. It gives representation to weaker section who feel part of the country and not alienated by any group.
e. People know that government is their creation and that rulers are answerable and accountable to them.