Question

Strengthening of the institutions and practices of democracy implies the following challenge to democracy:

• A. Challenge of expansion
• B. Challenge of deepening
• C. Structural challenge
• D. Foundational challenge
• E. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Challenge of deepening

The Challenge of deepening of democracy is faced by every democracy in one form or another. This involves the strengthening of the institutions and practices of democracy. This should happen in such a way that people can realize their expectations of democracy. But ordinary people have different expectations from democracy in different societies. In the early nineties, when T N Sheshan became the Chief Election Commissioner, he brought about a revolutionary change of disciplining political parties. This, in turn, ensured fairer elections. This is an example of strengthening a particular political institution.