ADVANTAGES OF DEMOCRACY

The democratic form of government is the most popular form of government in the world. Its advantages can be discussed as under:
i. Importance of common man:- common man enjoy a prestigious position in democracy. Since the fate of rulers is decided by the common men, they have acquired an important position in democratic form of government.

ii. Security of country:- revolts and riots are major threats for the stability of the any government. Since the people themselves rule in democracy, the possibility of revolts and riots is very less in the democratic form of government. Moreover, the people irrespective of caste and religion become united for the defense of their country in democratic form of government.

iii. Efficient form of government: - Responsible form of governments, to political scientists, is considered as an efficient form of government. Since the rulers, in democracy, are responsible and are accountable to the people, it can be called as an efficient form of government.

iv. Based upon the concept of equality: - Unlike the Aristocracy which stands for the rule of only few people while the others are regarded as to be ruled, democracy believes in equality. It, on contrary, provides all rights and liberties to all citizens alike.

v. Attains progress with peace: - Monarchy and aristocracy also assure progress of country but they underestimate peace. Democracy, on the other hand, guarantees both – peace and progress of a country. It enables all the people to attain progress in different walks of life.