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“Most of the democracies of the world face the challenge of expansion and challenge of deepening of democracy.” Justify the statement.

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A challenge is not just a problem. It is a difficulty that carries within an opportunity for progress. Once we overcome a challenge we go up to a higher level than before. The serious challenges that democracy faces in different countries of the world for smooth running of government are called challenges to democracy.

Few challenges faced by democracy in several parts of the world:

Foundational Challenge: At least one-fourth of the globe is still not under democratic governments. Countries that do not have democratic setup face the foundational challenge of making a transition to the democratic style of government. They need to lay the foundation in terms of laws and policies that would be followed under the democratic setup. This involves—bringing down the existing non-democratic regime, keeping military away from controlling government and establishing a sovereign and functional state. 

Challenge of Expansion: Countries already having the democratic setup face the challenge of expansion. Such countries need to ensure that more and more social groups, regions and institutions follow democracy in their functioning. This involves—ensuring greater power to local governments, extension of federal principle to all the units of the federations, inclusion of women and minority groups etc.. It also means that less and less decision should remain outside the domain of democratic control. Most countries including India and US face this kind of challenge. 

Challenge of deepening: This challenge is faced by every democracy in this form or another. Every democratic country needs to strengthen the institutions that ensure democracy. This should happen in such a way that people can realise their expectations of democracy. This involves— strengthening of the institutions and practices of democracy and bringing down the control and influence of rich and powerful people in the making of governmental decision.

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