What are the merits and demerits of democracy ?
Merits | Demerits |
1.Equality is the basic point in democracy. It ensures equality before law. | 1. The interest of majority dominates the interest of minority |
2.Fair share of all in the government making process | 2.Results are not satisfactory if the masses are illiterate at large |
3. Freedom of expression to all. | 3.slow economic growth and economic development |
4. Guarantees stability to the government. | 4.deliberations and debates cost lot of time, expenditure on the public wealth. |
5. Guarantees legitimacy to the government | 5.Role of mass media dominates the informed decision making by the people |