“Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting

dignity and freedom of the individual.” Justify this statement. (CBSE 2018)

Democracy, unlike other forms of government, is a government based on the principle of the majority opinion.

Democracy form of government represents people’s choice hence the formed government is accountable to the people for their performance.

In a democracy:

1. People including men, women, backward classes have the right to live with dignity.

2. Prior to the concept of democracy, most of the nations of the world were male-dominated and females did not have any say in the decisions of the country.

3. Democracy gives equal rights, irrespective of caste, creed, and gender. In a democracy a female could also be the head of the state.

4. These rights are fundamental in nature and cannot be overruled or denied by any organization or state.