Question

Which of the following is/are the essential conditions for the success of democracy?

• A. Education
• B. Vigilance
• C. Elaborate system of local self government
• D. All of above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of above

Following are the essential condition for the success of democracy:-

• Education- The greatest defect in the working of democracy lies in the fact that the masses in whom the power is vested are mostly uneducated, in the third world countries. They do not properly compre­hend the political problems of their country and the value of their votes.
• Vigilance- Alertness of the people is essential condition without which the true idea of democracy cannot be realized. According to Bryce, "indolence and indifference on the part of the citizens are the two enemies of democracy." Constant vigilance is the price of liberty. In the absence of proper vigilance, democracy is liable to be perverted.
• Elaborate system of local self government- Another defect in the working of democracy lies in the fact that people do not possess a proper knowledge regarding the working of democratic institutions. This defect can be removed by establishing an elaborate system of self- governing institutions like village panchayats, municipalities, district boards, etc.