(A) "Democracy is a legitimate government with deep values." Examine the statement.

(i) A democratic government is considered a legitimate government because it is formed by the will of the people.

(ii) Democracy follows established procedures and rules.

(iii) A democratic government is people’s own government, as the rulers are chosen by the citizens through elections.

(iv) There is overwhelming support for the idea of democracy across the world.

(v) People prefer to be ruled by representatives who are elected by them.

(vi) Citizens of democratic countries also believe that democracy is suitable for their country and protects their interests.

(vii) Democracy has the ability to generate its own support among people, which shows its deep values and legitimacy.

(B) “Complaints are itself a testimony to the success of democracy.” Examine the statement.

(i) In democracy, people have more expectations and many complaints.

(ii) The fact that people are complaining is itself a testimony to the success of democracy.

(iii) It shows that people have developed awareness about their rights and the system.

(iv) People have developed the ability to critically evaluate power holders and the influential.

(v) A public expression of dissatisfaction with democracy shows the success of democratic project. It transforms people from the status of a subject into that of citizen.

(vi) Most individuals now believe that their vote impacts how the government is run.

(vii) They feel that their participation serves their own self- interest.

(viii) Democracy has the ability to generate its own support among people, which shows its deep values and legitimacy.