Types of Government
Functions of the Government
and Its 3 Organs
Legislature (Parliament)
↓
Makes laws
Executive (Government)
↓
Implements laws
Judiciary (Court)
↓
Interprets laws and decides legal cases.
Q1. What is democracy?
A1. Democracy is a form of government where people have the right to participate in
the governance of the country through their elected representatives. It is also known
as representative democracy.
Elements of Democracy
→ Elect our representatives
→ Express their points and opinions
→ Right to change the government
, Core Principles of Democracy
Universal Adult Franchise -
Universal → Everyone (citizens without any discrimination)
Adult → Above 18
Franchise → Rights
In a democracy, everyone has the right to vote without any discrimination.
Equality - Equality is advocated in social and economic spheres, along with the
principle of UAF. Every citizen also has the right to choose and practise the
occupation of their choice.
Freedom - Democracy can only be true when people can enjoy certain rights and
freedoms, such as freedom of speech and the freedom to move freely within the
country. These freedoms must be enjoyed within the limits of the law.
Independent Judiciary - The judiciary protects the freedom and rights of the people.
All citizens are equal in the eyes of the law, and every person has the right to justice.
Representative Participation - People elect their representatives by exercising their
right to vote. The representatives take decisions on behalf of the people. Democracies
are accountable
Functions of the Government
and Its 3 Organs
Legislature (Parliament)
↓
Makes laws
Executive (Government)
↓
Implements laws
Judiciary (Court)
↓
Interprets laws and decides legal cases.
Q1. What is democracy?
A1. Democracy is a form of government where people have the right to participate in
the governance of the country through their elected representatives. It is also known
as representative democracy.
Elements of Democracy
→ Elect our representatives
→ Express their points and opinions
→ Right to change the government
, Core Principles of Democracy
Universal Adult Franchise -
Universal → Everyone (citizens without any discrimination)
Adult → Above 18
Franchise → Rights
In a democracy, everyone has the right to vote without any discrimination.
Equality - Equality is advocated in social and economic spheres, along with the
principle of UAF. Every citizen also has the right to choose and practise the
occupation of their choice.
Freedom - Democracy can only be true when people can enjoy certain rights and
freedoms, such as freedom of speech and the freedom to move freely within the
country. These freedoms must be enjoyed within the limits of the law.
Independent Judiciary - The judiciary protects the freedom and rights of the people.
All citizens are equal in the eyes of the law, and every person has the right to justice.
Representative Participation - People elect their representatives by exercising their
right to vote. The representatives take decisions on behalf of the people. Democracies
are accountable
