1. WHAT IS A DEMOCRACY? Democracy is a form of government in
which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights & people
choose leaders by voting.
2. WHAT IS NON DEMOCRACY? Non democracy is a form of government
that doesn't allow the people to vote for their leaders and dont
have equal rights. It could be an oligarchy, anarchy, monarchy,
fuedalism, theocracy, aristocracy, or many other forms.
3. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEMOCRACY AND NON
DEMOCRACY?
4. COMPARISON BETWEEN DEMOCRACY AND NON-DEMOCRACY: Democracy
Non-Democracy Definition It is the rule of the people. It is the
rule of government. Characteristic People choose what is right for
them. The government decides what is right for the people. Power It
lies in the hand of the government. It lies with the people.
Governance It allows people to be free. It dominates the people.
Laws Are created by the government with a say of the people. Are
created by the government, with no say of the people. Freedom
Freedom and rights of the people are respected. Personal freedom
and rights of the people are sacrificed. Rights People have freedom
of speech. People are free to live as they wish. People have no
voice. Controls the life of people.
5. RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN DEMOCRACY PEOPLE ENJOY THE FOLLOWING
RIGHTS: 1) Respect for fundamental rights. 2) Freedom of
association 3) Freedom of expression and opinion 4) Access to power
and its exercise in accordance with the rule of law 5) The holding
of periodic free and fair elections by secret ballot as the
expression of the will of the people 6) A pluralistic system of
political parties and organizations 7) The separation of powers 8)
The independence of the judiciary 9) Transparency and
accountability in public administration 10) Free and independent
media
6. RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN NON DEMOCRACY a) PEOPLE: 1. CANNOT
CHOOSE /CHANGE THEIR LEADERS. 2. CANNOT FORM THEIR OWN POLITICAL
ASSOCIATIONS WITHOUT ANY CONSENT OF THE EXISTING POWERS. 3. NO
FREEDOM TO PROTEST , TO ORGNIS EAND TO EXPRESS THEIR VALUES. 4. NOT
ALLOWED THE FREEDOM TO EXPRESS THEIR DISPLEASURE AT ANY POLICIES IF
THEY DONT LIKE THEM. 5. ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CRITISE THE GOVERNMENT.
b) FREEDOM OF PRESS IS DENIED. c) EQUALITY IS NOT ENJOYED BY THE
PEOPLE AND THEY DEPENDON THE MERCY OF THE RULER.