Vyom Devgan

WHAT IS DEMOCRACY?
Democracy:A political system where the people of a country rule through any form of
government they choose to establish
Democracy is the best way to meet the diverse needs of the people
People make decisions that reflect the will of the majority
True democratic citizens not only enjoy their rights and freedoms, but they also take very
seriously to the responsibilities of living democratically
Open communication and mass participation are also important responsibilities of the
democratic citizen
The democratic citizen upholds
Human dignity
Respects the rights
Works for the common good
as a sense of responsibility for other people
ELEMENTS OF DEMOCRACY
Rule of Law:
The restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power why subordinating to well*defined and
established laws
Political Equality:
Everyone is treated in the same way in the political sphere#this means, among other
things, that everyone has the same status under the law (everyone is entitled to legal
representation, for example, and every cityzen gets one vote) and that everyone gets e-ual
treatment under the law

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Common Good
The benefit or interests of all

Personal Freedom:
Freedom of the person in going and coming, equality before the courts, security of
private property, freedom of opinion and its expression, and freedom of conscience su"ect
to the rights of others and of the public
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Human Dignity:
In individual or group5s sense of self*respect and self*worth,physical and psychological
integrity and empowerment
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Political Freedom:
Political freedom (also known as a political autonomy or political agency) is a central
concept in history and political thought and one of the most important features of
democratic societies
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Being Informed and getting involved: Is when you are aware of what is going on
around you and then taking action and making or help in the making of decisions
Respect: The feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited their
abilities, qualities, or achievements