Read the first two paragraphs under the subheading ‘Dignity and freedom of the citizens’ and answer the following question.

Write about the dignity and freedom of the citizens in a democratic country.

Democracy promotes dignity and freedom of citizens in the following manner:

A) A democratic government is setup on the principle of Universal adult franchise. According to this principle, every individual who is has attained the age of 18 years has the right to vote irrespective of their caste, religion, gender etc.

B) Democracy helps to transform the status of the people as proper citizens with certain fundamental rights and duties. Prior to democracy, the people were considered as subjects of a king or Dictator.

C) Democracy has also brought to the notice the disadvantages that are faced by the minority groups. It is now being ensured that the minority section such as the scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, and other backward sections are given proper attention and their problems are resolved immediately.

D) Democracy has ensured that equal treatment is being given to women

Thus, we can say that democracy is an efficient form of government because it is based on the principle of equality. Every individual wants to receive a certain level of respect. When these individuals are not treated with the due respect it creates conflicts. Democracy ensures a reduction in discrimination and atrocities over the country and also strives to help the disadvantaged sections of society.