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CBSE - Civics - What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

NCERT In Text

Features of Democracy

• The rulers are elected by the people.

• Free and competitive elections are held.

• Each adult irrespective of religion, education, caste, colour, wealth have one vote, one value.

• The elected rulers take decisions within limits set by constitutional law and citizens’ rights.

• Rule of Law

• The rights of the citizens must be protected through Constitution.

• There must be an independent judiciary.

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