(A) How are democratic governments better than other forms of government? Explain. 5

i. Democratic government promote equality among its citizens.

ii. Democratic government enhances the dignity of the individual.

iii. Democratic government improves the quality of decision – making.

iv. Democratic government provides a method to resolve conflicts.

v. Democratic government allows room to correct mistakes.

vi. Democratic government is accountable to its citizens.

vii. Democratic government accommodates the social diversity.

viii. Democratic government respects the civil and human rights.

ix. Democratic government is a transparent government.

(B) How do democracy lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizen? Explain.

i. Democracies try to produce harmonious social life

ii. Democracies can better accommodate various social divisions.

iii. Democracies usually develop a procedure to conduct their competition. This reduces the possibility of tensions becoming explosive or violent.

iv. Democracies are better able to evolve mechanisms to handle and negotiate the social differences, divisions and conflict.

v. Democracy is not simply rule by majority opinion.

vi. Majority works with minority so that governments function to represent the general view.

vii. Democracy promotes dignity and freedom of individuals

viii. Promotes equality among citizens;

ix. Improves the quality of decision-making;

x. Provides a method to resolve conflict