Democracy is better than the other forms of government such as dictatorship, monarchy etc because it:
(i) promotes equality among citizens.
(ii) enhances the dignity of the individuals.
(iii) improves the quality of decision making.
(iv) provides a method to resolve conflicts.
(v) allows room to correct mistakes.
(vi) is a legitimate government.
(vii) is people’s own government.
(viii) gives equal status to women and weaker sections.