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Give any five arguments in favour of Democracy.

The arguments for the democracy:

1. Every citizen plays an equal role in decision making. This means they should have the right to vote, right to be informed, right to be educated.


2. The demands of the people are fulfilled if it is within the principles of the constitution.


3. Free and fair election.


4. Every person has the right to cast their vote.


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