Democracy is a form of government where the rulers get elected by the people. A democratic form of government is run by the elected representatives of the common people. Hence, public opinion is the essence of democracy. Such a form of government ensures good opportunity for the overall growth and well-being of its citizens
The significance of Democracy are:
a. The citizen of the nation comes first. Any policy is made by keeping the interest of people in mind. The authority of a nation is chosen by the people; this makes the citizen basis of democracy.
b. In a democracy, a leader/authority or political party are accountable to the citizens for their action; this deters them from wrongdoings. As doing so would remove them from the authority. There is pressure upon the leaders to do good work to retain the position.
c. Public’s voice is not suppressed. In a democracy, people have the right to agitate against the government if the laws/policies are not made in the welfare of the nation.
d. In a democracy, all the citizens are treated equally; there is no discrimination by caste, creed, race, sex.
