Explain the types and importance of democracy.

Types of democracy:

1. Direct democracy: All the people directly participate in the decision making and functioning of a government. Such a system was followed in Ancient Greece and can be seen in the local Panchayats.

2. Indirect democracy: People elect their representatives who then form the government and run the state. These representatives usually belong to a political party. Most of the countries follow this system.

Importance of democracy:

1. A democratic government guarantees some fundamental rights to all the people as they are elected by the people.

2. It becomes responsible and responsive to people’s needs and therefore works towards the public welfare.

3. It discusses and decided on policies that are just and balanced so that no group’s needs are ignored.