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Why is democracy the best form of government

Democracy is considered to be the best form of government these days. Most of the countries in the world have adopted it. The following arguments have been given in favor of Democracy:

Stable government: Democracy is based on public will. It conducts state business with public support. It is, therefore, more stable than other forms of Government

Based on public opinion:

Democratic administration is based on public will, public opinion lends it strength. It is not based on fear of authority. . Individuals readily take active part in such a government. And this is because of the eminence, devotion and conviction in man found in the nature of democracy itself.

Stability and responsibility in administration:

These days tenure of the elected representatives is fixed. They form a stable government because it is based on public support. The administration is conducted with a sense of responsibility. In representative democracy, people's representatives discuss matters more thoroughly and take reasonable decision.

Safeguards the interests of the people

Chief merit of democracy lies in that it safeguards the interests of the people. Real power lies in the hands of the people who exercise it by the representatives elected by them and who are responsible to them. It is said that social, economic and political interests of the individuals are served better under this system.