What are the salient features of democratic government?

Answer 1

A free democracy involves the people.

The people can vote for whoever they want, though at the ballots, only a few candidates are actually listed.

The power of the people hold the Government to account, when a government isn't doing too well, they are booted out as determined by the people.

In a democracy, it is always most often majority or mob rule, where a majority can overpower decisions of a minority. A majority can be something as basic as 50.1% of the votes, or even 1 vote more than the minority.

With majority rule, this leaves one half of the population (in theory) unhappy, while the other half is happy, this is a major flaw in democracy, however, it is an actual fact that not everyone can be satisfied at the same time

There are also political parties form, so that people with the same views can assimilate.

Examples of political parties are the Republican and Democratic party of the USA, the Conservative Party of the UK, and the Christian Democratic Union of Germany

Democracy is either representative, like in the US, where the people choose representatives to go to Parliament/Congress. In theory, the Representative must represent his area according to the people, however, it isn't always the case these days. The representative usually gets one vote in Parliament and he/she can use the vote however he/she wants to determine whether laws are passed or not. The other democracy is Direct Democracy (in like Switzerland), where the people vote in referendums that determine whether laws are passed or not. This is called direct democracy, because it directly involves the people.

Democracy also depends on how many people turn up at the booths, low turnouts don't represent the nation fully, and can lead to political disaster

Democracy also requires confidentiality, where your vote is kept secret, in order to avoid intimidation, which leads to some people gaining unfair advantages.

There many features and characteristics of democracy, but here are some.

Answer 2

The features of Democracy are:

1) free and fair elections

2) Justice

3) Good Governance

4) Respect for fundamental and democratic rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom to assembly.

5)equality

Answer 3

The five main characteristics of democracy are as under:

(i) Elected representative:

In democracy representatives elected by the people make laws and frame policies of the government.

(ii) Elections are held to elect the representatives:

All adult citizens have the right to participate (vote) in .the elections. Elections should be free and fair and must be held at regular intervals. Citizens who have reached a certain age (in India, it is 25 years for election to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies) are allowed to contest elections.

(iii) Civil liberties:

An important characteristic of democracy is that it grants top civil liberties to the citizens. They enjoy freedoms of speech, expression, and information. Citizens have a right to form, join or quit an association. It includes the right to form political party.

(iv) Rule of law:

Another characteristic of democracy is that it ensures rule of law. Law is supreme and all the citizens are equal in the eyes of law. No one is above law.

(v) Independent judiciary:

Independence of Judiciary is an essential characteristic of democracy. Judiciary must be free from any control of the executive or the legislature. Judges must be honest and should deliver justice impartially.

(vi) Organised opposition party:

Another important characteristic of democracy is the presence of organised opposition party or parties in the state. Majority party forms the government and party with a minority in the legislature forms the opposition party.

The opposition party keeps an eye on the policies and working of the government. By criticising the wrong policies of the government, it forces the government to make laws and frame policies for the welfare of the people. It prevents the government from being dictatorial.

Answer 4

the main features of democracy are:

1-constitution

2-judicial system

3-freedom

and a democracy shoudl aslo contain the fundamental right which has been voilated sometimes then only there will be a democratic country in this world ever

Answer 5

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Answer 6

critically discuss the silent feature of democracy form of government

Answer 7

There are so many features of democracy. The key elements include independence of judiciary, a representative elected through elections and rule of law among others.

Answer 8

in a democracy, the elected leaders rules the country on our behalf. at times these leaders may be misuse their authority and the consititution usually provided.