Which kind of government is dominant in the contemporary world? Mention the issues that are involved in the challenge of ‘deepening of democracy’.

1. Democracy is the dominant form of government in the contemporary world.

2. The challenge of deepening of democracy involves the strengthening of institutions and practices of democracy and democratic rule after its establishment.

3. The institutions involving people’s participation and control should function in a manner whereby it can help people realise their expectations of democracy.

4. Since ordinary people have different expectations from democracy in different societies, this challenge takes different meanings and paths in different countries of the world depending on their unique situation.

5. People must enjoy equal representation and status at all levels. Therefore, it requires attempts to bring down the control and influence of the rich and powerful in making governmental decisions.

NOTE – Democracy is literally – “the rule of the people.” However, in order to bring this into practice, efforts have to be made so that democratic ideas reach down the foundational system of the government.