(a) "There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world." Support the statement with examples.

(i) Democracy gives freedom to People to select their government without any domination or pressure unlike other form of govt.

(ii)Democracies have had greater success in setting up regular and free elections and in setting up conditions for open public debate.

(iii)Democratic government develops mechanisms for citizens to hold government accountable and mechanisms for citizens to take part in decision-making. Promotes equality among citizens.

(iv)Democratic government enhances the dignity of the individual.

(v)Democratic government improves the quality of decision- making.

(vi)Democratic government provides a method to resolve conflicts.

(vii) Democracy provides a framework for political stability, accountability, and transparency.

(viii)Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and discussion

(ix)Regular, free, and fair elections are the feature of democracy

(b) “Democracy can address all socio-economic and political problems.” Support the statement with arguments.

(i) Democracy is an important form of government that allows for the participation of citizens in decision-making

(ii) Democracy provides a framework for political stability, accountability, and transparency.

(iii) Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and discussion

(iv) Regular, free, and fair elections are the feature of democracy

(v) Open public debate on major policies and legislations

(vi) Democracy gives it citizens’ the Right to Information about the government and its functioning.

(vii) Democracies are based on political equality.

(viii) All individuals have equal weight in electing representatives.

(ix) Governments function to represent the general view of minority and majority

(x) Democracy has strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged

(xi) Democracy tries to accommodates social difference

(xii) Democracy tries to deal with societal problems such as poverty, inequality, corruption, and discrimination