WHAT IS A DEMOCRACY?

Democracy is a form of government in

which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights
& people choose leaders by voting.
WHAT IS NON DEMOCRACY?
Non democracy is a form of government that
doesn't allow the people to vote for their leaders and
don’t have equal rights. It could be an oligarchy, anarchy,
monarchy, fuedalism, theocracy, aristocracy, or many
other forms.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
DEMOCRACY AND NON DEMOCRACY?
COMPARISON BETWEEN DEMOCRACY AND
NON-DEMOCRACY:
Democracy Non-Democracy
Definition It is the rule of the people. It is the rule of government.

Characteristic People choose what is right for The government decides what
them. is right for the people.

Power It lies in the hand of the It lies with the people.

government.
Governance It allows people to be free. It dominates the people.

Laws Are created by the government Are created by the government,

with a say of the people. with no say of the people.

Freedom Freedom and rights of the Personal freedom and rights of

people are respected. the people are sacrificed.

Rights •People have freedom of •People have no voice.

speech. •Controls the life of people.
•People are free to live as they
wish.
 RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN DEMOCRACY
PEOPLE ENJOY THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:
1) Respect for fundamental rights.
2) Freedom of association
3) Freedom of expression and opinion
4) Access to power and its exercise in accordance with the rule of law
5) The holding of periodic free and fair elections by secret ballot as the
expression of the will of the people
6) A pluralistic system of political parties and organizations
7) The separation of powers
8) The independence of the judiciary
9) Transparency and accountability in public administration
10) Free and independent media
RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN NON DEMOCRACY
a) PEOPLE:
1. CANNOT CHOOSE /CHANGE THEIR LEADERS.
2. CANNOT FORM THEIR OWN POLITICAL ASSOCIATIONS WITHOUT ANY
CONSENT OF THE EXISTING POWERS.
3. NO FREEDOM TO PROTEST , TO ORGNIS EAND TO EXPRESS THEIR
VALUES.
4. NOT ALLOWED THE FREEDOM TO EXPRESS THEIR
DISPLEASURE AT ANY POLICIES IF THEY DON’T
LIKE THEM.
5. ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CRITISE THE GOVERNMENT.
b) FREEDOM OF PRESS IS DENIED.
c) EQUALITY IS NOT ENJOYED BY THE PEOPLE AND THEY DEPENDON
THE MERCY OF THE RULER.
PRESENTED
BY,
M.AJITESH