Democracy is formed by two Greek words ‘‘demos’’ and “kratia”. “Demos” means people and “kratia” means the government. Democracy, thus, means “rule by the people”. In a democratic set-up, every citizen has the right to take a part in the decision-making process. It is a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
Characteristics of democracy:
(i) It promotes equality among citizens.
(ii) It looks after the interest of the people.
(iii) It allows room to correct mistakes.
