Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people. In a democracy the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people.
A democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.
In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.
A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens’ rights.
Why Democracy?
- A democratic government is a better government because it is a more accountable form of government.
- Democracy improves the quality of decision-making.
- Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts.
- Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.
- Democracy is better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct its own mistakes.
Other forms of government like monarchy, dictatorship or one-party rule do not require all citizens to take part in politics. But democracy depends on active political participation by all the citizens.